Презентация к уроку "Москва"

MOSCOW

Lies Moscow with its stones of white,

It ancient domes and spires streaming

With golden crosses, ember-bright.

Ah, friends, I too have been delighted

When all at once far-off I’ve sighted

That splendid view of distant domes,

Of churches, belfries, stately homes!

How oft…forlorn and separated! –

When wayward fate has made me stray –

I’ve dreamt of Moscow far away!

Ah, Moscow! How that sound is freighted

With meaning of our Russian hearts!

How many echoes it imparts!

Alexander Pushkin

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is one of the largest cities in the world. It was founded in 1147 by the prince Yuri Dolgoruky. It stands on the banks of the Moskva river. About eight million people live in the city.

Moscow is famous for its historical and architectural monuments built by outstanding architects and sculptors: Kazakov, Bazhenov, Bove, Mikhailov, Martos, Opekushin and others.

Several skyscrapers decorate Moscow, including Moscow University and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The heart of Moscow is the Kremlin.

There is a wonderful architectural ensemble with 3 cathedrals, the Bell tower of Ivan the Great, palaces, fortress walls and 20 towers.

Red Square has always been the main square in Moscow. It became known as Krasnaya (Red) Square beginning in the mid-17 th century; in old Russian this simply meant “beautiful”.

Standing in Red Square we should admire the ancient walls and towers of the Kremlin. The most famous of the towers is the Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower with a big clock, built by Pietro Antonio Solari in 1491.

The real gem of Russian architecture and the symbol of Russia is Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built between 1555 and 1561 by the architects Barma and Postnik Yakovlev.

Ivan the Great is the Bell Tower, one of the most remarkable structures of the 16 th century. It rises in the centre of the Kremlin and unites all the Kremlin Cathedrals into a majestic ensemble.

On the stone pedestal at the foot of the Bell Tower there is a Tzar-Bell – the largest bell in the world. It was poured off in 1733-1735 by Russian craftsmen brothers Motorins. It weighs over 200 tones.

The monument of foundry art, “The Tzar - Cannon”, is situated in Red Square. It was poured off in 1586 by Russian craftsman Chochov.

One of the masterpiece of the Russian architecture is the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Cathedral was originally built by decree of Alexander I in thanksgiving to God for saving Russia in the Patriotic War of 1812 and in the commemoration of the Russian army’s victory over Napoleon.

The Assumption Cathedral was built in 1475 – 1479 and all Russian Tsars and Emperors were crowned there. The Archangel Cathedral was the burial place of the Russian Princes and Tsars. The Annunciation Cathedral was built in 1484. It was famous for the icons painted by Andrey Rublev.

Moscow is adorned with its beautiful churches, cathedrals, architectural monuments and palaces.

Another fine example of Russian architecture is the New-maiden monastery. It was built in 1524 by the Great prince Basil III.

The Arch of Tit is another masterpiece of Moscow’s architects. It is situated in Kutuzov avenue.

Now we are witnesses to Moscow’s renaissance. It is becoming an impressive, modern capital city in the European sense while preserving its unique national character and its unforgettable historical appearance. One of the examples of it is Kutuzov avenue, the longest in Moscow.

Ostankino TV-Tower in Moscow is 530 meters high.

Moscow is a scientific and cultural center with lots of institutes, universities, libraries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, hospitals, hotels, schools and other modern buildings.

Muscovites are proud of their museums: the Tretyakov Gallery, the A.S. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, the Kuskovo Museum and Ostankino Museum of Self Art, Kolomenskoye Estate, literary museums and art galleries.

Moscow Zoo is one of the most famous zoos in the world.

You can see different animals and birds in the Moscow Zoo, even the snow leopard and flamingoes.