Moscow was founded in 1147 by the prince Yuri Dolgoruky. Moscow is the capital and the largest city of Russia. It is also the capital of Moscow region. It stands on the banks of the Moskva River. More than nine million people live in the city. Moscow is the economic, political and cultural centre of Russia. Railways and numerous airlines link the city with all parts of Russia. Moscow Canal, the Moskva River, and Volga-Don Canal link Moscow with the Baltic Sea, the White Sea, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Moscow covers the area of about 880 square kilometres. Concentric boulevards divide the city into several sections. At the centre of the concentric circles are the fortress Kremlin and the Red Square.
The Kremlin has the shape of a triangle with one side along the north bank of the Moskva River. A stone wall, up to 21 metres in height with 19 towers, surrounds this triangular complex of former palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments. The Great Kremlin Palace, completed in 1849, is the most impressive structure inside the Kremlin. Other famous Kremlin palaces are the Grano-vitaya Palace (built in 1491) and the Terem (built in 1636).
Among many cathedrals, now used mainly as museums, are the Cathedral of the Assumption (Успения) and the Archangel [,шк'antral] Cathedral, each with five gilded domes, and the Cathedral of the Annunciation [,3nMiASi'eiJn] (Благовещения) (built in 13th-14th century), with nine gilded domes. The bell tower of Ivan the Great has the height of 98 metres. On a nearby pedestal is the Tsar Bell (nearly 200 tons), one of the largest in the world. A recent addition to the Kremlin is the Palace of Congresses, completed in 1961.
St. Basil's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Russian architecture with coloured domes, stands at one end of Red Square and at the other end there is Historical Museum.
Other points of interest in Moscow include the Central Lenin Stadium, comprising about 130 buildings for various sports and the tall Ostankino TV tower, which contains a revolving restaurant and an observation platform. Moscow has a modern railway underground system (Metro) famous for its marble-walled stations.
Moscow is a scientific and cultural center with a lot of institutes, universities, libraries and museums. The city leads a vast cultural life. It has a lot of cinemas, clubs, concert halls, more than 40 drama and musical theatres, including the Bolshoi Theatre, the Art Theatre, the Maly Theatre, the Vakhtangov Theatre.
Muscovites are proud of their museums: the Tretyakov Art Gallery, the A. S. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the State Historical Museum. Crowds of people visit Tretyakov Gallery to see beautiful pictures of Russian painters.
There are a lot of big plants and factories in Moscow. Among the products are aircraft, high-quality steel, ball bearings, cars and other motor vehicles, machine tools, electrical equipment, precision instruments, radios, chemicals, textiles, shoes, paper, furniture. Food processing, printing, and the repair of rail equipment are important industries.
Answer the questions.
1.When was Moscow founded?
2.Who founded Moscow?
3.Where is Moscow located?
4.Is Moscow a port city?
5.What is Moscow Metro famous for?
6.What are the places of interest in Moscow?
7.Why the Kremlin is the most important place of inter¬est for tourists?
8.What cathedrals are situated inside the Kremlin?
9.What is Palace of Congresses used for at present time?
НУЖНО ОТВЕТИТЬ НА ВОПРОСЫ . ПОМОГИТЕ ПЖ
Ответы
Ответ:
1). When was Moscow founded?
Moscow was founded in 1147.
2). Who founded Moscow?
Prince Yuri Dolgoruky founded Moscow.
3). Where is Moscow located?
It stands on the banks of the Moskva River.
4). Is Moscow a port city?
Yes, it's a port of five seas.
5) What is Moscow Metro famous for?
The modern railway underground system (the Metro) is famous for its marble-walled stations.
6) Name the places of interest in Moscow.
The Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Central Lenin Stadium and the tall Ostankino TV tower which has a revolving restaurant.
7) Why is the Kremlin the most important place of interest for tourists?
It's the heart of Moscow and the President of the country works there. The Kremlin has a red brick wall, up to 21 m in height with 19 towers that surround palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments. The Great Kremlin Palace, built in 1849, is the most impressive structure inside the Kremlin. And of course, it's well known for its architecture inside the palace.
8) What cathedrals are situated inside the Kremlin?
Cathedral of the Assumption, the Archangel Cathedral, Cathedral of the Annunciation.
9) What is the Palace of Congresses used for at present time?
A recent addition to the Kremlin is the Palace of Congresses, completed in 1961. It is a large modern building inside the Moscow Kremlin.
Now it is called The State Kremlin Palace (Государственный Кремлёвский Дворец), formerly and unofficially it is still better known as the Kremlin Palace of Congresses (Кремлёвский Дворец съездов).
Presently it is used for official and popular concerts and meetings.
Объяснение:
1). Когда была основана Москва?
Москва была основана в 1147 году.
2). Кто основал Москву?
Князь Юрий Долгорукий основал Москву.
3). Где находится Москва?
Она стоит на берегу Москвы-реки.
4). Является ли Москва портовым городом?
Да, это порт пяти морей.
5) Чем славится Московский метрополитен?
Современная железнодорожная подземная система (Метро) славится своими станциями с мраморными стенами.
6) Назовите достопримечательности Москвы.
Кремль, Красная площадь, Собор Василия Блаженного, Центральный стадион имени Ленина и высокая Останкинская телебашня с вращающимся рестораном.
7) Почему Кремль является самой важной достопримечательностью для туристов?
Это сердце Москвы, и там работает Президент страны. Кремль имеет красную кирпичную стену высотой до 21 м с 19 башнями, окружающими дворцы, соборы и другие памятники. Большой Кремлевский дворец, построенный в 1849 году, является самым впечатляющим сооружением внутри Кремля. И конечно, он хорошо известен своей архитектурой внутри дворца.
8) Какие соборы находятся внутри Кремля?
Успенский собор, Архангельский собор, Благовещенский собор.
9) Для чего в настоящее время используется Дворец съездов?
Недавним дополнением к Кремлю является Дворец съездов, построенный в 1961 году. Это большое современное здание внутри Московского Кремля.
Сейчас он называется Государственным Кремлевским дворцом, ранее и неофициально он всё еще более известен как Кремлевский дворец съездов.
В настоящее время он используется для официальных и популярных концертов и встреч.