Moscow

МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ СТАВРОПОЛЬСКОГО КРАЯ ГБОУ СПО «Минераловодский колледж железнодорожного транспорта» Разработал: обучающийся 2 курса 65 группы специальности 190701 Организация перевозок и управление движением на транспорте (железнодорожном транспорте) Гаврилов Данил Сергеевич Руководитель: Савченко О.В. преподаватель английского языка Минеральные Воды, 2012

Moscow is the capital and the most populous city and the most populous federal subject of Russia.

Historically, it was the capital of the former Soviet Union, Russian Empire, Tsardom of Russia and the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

It was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.

Historians have accepted the year of 1147 as the start of Moscow's history.

The city is situated on seven hills. On one of them is the Kremlin with its beautiful red walls and famous towers.

The heart of Moscow is Red Square The Moscow Kremlin The Moscow Kremlin, one of the World Heritage Sites in the city, which serves as the residence of the President of Russia.

The main Kremlin tower, the Spasskaya Tower, has become the symbol of the Russia. Spasskaya Tower

The Russian parliament (the State Duma and the Federation Council) and the Government of Russia also sit in Moscow.

There are a lot of beautiful churches, cathedrals, bell towers and temples in Moscow. St. Basil's Cathedral

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Arkhangelskiy Cathedral

Blagoveshshenskiy Cathedral

Bell tower of Ivan the Great

Now Moscow is the biggest and most wonderful city in Russia. There are many modern buildings, streets and bridges. The Moskva River

The highest point of the city – Vorobievy Hills (Sparrow Hills) is the sight for the main building of Moscow State University

Moscow State University (was established in 1755)

Moscow is a major political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the world, a global city. The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre Of Russia