Презентация на тему по английскому языку на тему Moscow: its past and future.

is the largest city in our country and one

of the largest cities in the world. More than 8 million people live there. Besides, every day about one million people come to Moscow from all over Russia and other countries. Moscow was founded more than 800 years ago by Yuri Dolgoruky. Our capital is situated on the banks of the Moscow River. It is a main political, economic-al and cultural center of our country. Moscow is the seat of our Government. Here numerous state and government offices are located. The President of Russia lives and works in Moscow.

erected by architects Postnik and Barma to commemorate Russia’s

conquest of the Kingdom of Kazan in 1552. It is a masterpiece of Russian architecture. Tourists can see the monument to Minin and Pozharsky in front of it.

It’s the most popular sight among tourists. The Old

Arbat is a picturesque pedestrian street in Moscow, running west from Arbat Square (which is part of the Boulevard Ring) towards Smolenskaya Square (which is part of the Garden Ring). The Old Arbat has the reputation of being Moscow's most touristy street, with lots of entertainment and souvenirs sold. It is distinct from the New Arbat, a street running parallel to it and lined with Soviet skyscrapers made of steel, concrete, and glass.