Слайд 2Hello! We are happy to greet you!
We are the pupils
of the 5th “B” form. English is one of our favourite subjects at school . One of the topics this school year is «Moscow».
So we decided to describe the Moscow places of interest and we hope you`ll enjoy them!
Слайд 3 MOSCOW
Moscow is the capital of Russia. Its
wonderful places of interest are visited by a lot of people every day.
Слайд 4 THE KREMLIN
The Kremlin is the historical and political heart оf
Moscow and the city's most famous sight. It is situated in the very center of Moscow. It is the oldest part of the city. The existing Kremlin walls and towers were built by Italian masters over the years
from 1485 to 1495.
Now it serves as the official residence of the President of Russia.
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THE SPASSKAYA TOWER
The Spasskaya Tower
is the tallest of the twenty
Kremlin towers. It’s 67.3 meters high. The tower is famous for its clock made in the 16th century. The Kremlin clock strikes every hour, half hour and every quarter hour.
Слайд 6RED SQUARE
Red Square is the oldest and most historical square in
the center of the city. The name means beautiful. Red Square is home to the State Historical Museum building, the GUM building and St Basil’s Cathedral.
Слайд 7ST. BASIL`S CATHEDRAL
St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most outstanding
monuments of Old Russian architecture. It's a Russian Orthodox church erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–1561.
Слайд 8CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR
The Cathedral of Christ the
Savior is the main religious attraction of Moscow.
Слайд 9MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Moscow State University is the oldest in Russia.
The
University was founded in 1755.
It is the largest university in Russia.
Слайд 10POKLONNAYA HILL
Poklonnaya Hill is a special place in the history of
Moscow. Napoleon waited on Poklonnaya Hill for the keys to Moscow. During World War II the solders passed by the Poklonnaya Hill leaving for the front to defend Russia.
Слайд 11THE OSTANKINO TOWER
Ostankino Tower is a television and radio tower in
Moscow. It was built in 1967. It is 540 metres high and it is the highest TV tower in Europe an Asia. You can see the wonders of Moscow from the viewing platform at 337 metres.
Слайд 12THE BOLSHOI THEATRE
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow.
It was built in 1824. It was the second biggest theatre in the world. Many outstanding opera singers and ballet dancers have performed at the Bolshoi.
Слайд 13MONUMENT TO MININ AND POZHARSKY
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky
was built in 1818. This monument is devoted to the citizen Minin and the prince Pozharsky, who were the leaders of patriotic war against Polish invaders in 1612.
Слайд 14PUSHKIN MONUMENT
Pushkin monument was installed in Pushkinskaya Square. The monument is
in the center of Moscow, and this is the place where lovers like to date, different politicians hold meetings, and poetry-lovers arrange concerts.
Слайд 15MOSCOW ZOO
Moscow zoo is perfect place for children to visit. The
zoo has more than 5,ooo rare and exotic animals and birds. There are also fantastic aquariums there.
Слайд 16TRETYAKOV GALLERY
The Tretyakov Gallery is a unique collection of Russian art.
Its founder, Pavel Tretyakov began collecting the finest works of Russian artists in 1856.
Слайд 17YURY KUKLACHEV’S HOUSE OF CATS
Yury Kuklachev’s house of cats is a
unique place where cats and a dog are the only performers on stage. Cats are beautiful and proud animals, and here you can see their performances.
Слайд 18THE STATE ARMOURY
The State Armoury is the oldest museum in Russia.
In the halls of the State Armoury you can see the legendary Crown of Monomakh, the world’s largest collection of Russian gold and silver and the weapons, crowns and clothes of Russia’s rulers.
Слайд 19THE CENTRAL MUSEUM OF ARMED FORCES
The central Museum of Armed Forces
is one of the world greatest places to see military history. It was founded in 1919. There are 24 rooms showing the history of the Russian Army and Navy from the beginning of the 18th century until today.
Слайд 20 THE YURY NIKULIN CIRCUS
The Yurу Nikulin Old Circus оn Tsvetnoi
Boulevard is оnе of the oldest circuses in Russia. It was opened in 1880 and since that time has bееn working non-stop (even during the Great Patriotic War).
Слайд 21THE MOSCOW DOLPHINARIUM
The Moscow Dolphinarium is the best place for those
who wants to see marine mammals, such as dolphins,
sea lions and seals.
Слайд 22VDNKH
VDNH means "All-Russian Exhibition Center”. It is a very large complex
containing exhibition halls, rest area, and a giant trade center.
Слайд 23THE MOSCOW METRO
The Moscow Metro is a rapid transit system serving
Moscow. It was opened in 1935 with one 11-kilometre line and 13 stations. It was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. Now the Moscow Metro has 182 stations and its route length is 301.2 kilometers.
Слайд 24THE MOSKVA RIVER
The Moskva River is a river that
flows through the Moscow and Smolensk Regions. It's the best tourists` attraction.