Слайд 2Astrakhan is situated on the Volga, not far from the Caspian sea.
Слайд 3The city has an interesting history. There was an ancient city Ityl
in the third century on the right bank of the river. It was a capital of the Khasaren.
Слайд 4In old chronicle we can read the name
“Astrakhan” or “Adshitarkhan”. But
in 14-th century Timur’s troops destroyed the city, and it was restored in 15-th century again and became the capital of khanats.
Слайд 5 In 1556 Ivan the Terrible combined Astrakhan khanate and Russia. In
two years the city was built on the left bank of the Volga. So began the history of modern Astrakhan.
Слайд 6 It became a great trade centre in the south of Russia.
Слайд 7The Kremlin was built in Astrakhan in 16-th century with many towers
and Troitsky Cathedral.
Слайд 8Peter the Great founded the Admiralty. He has built a port in
Слайд 9 Astrakhan is a big and beautiful city now. There are more
than 500 thousand inhabitants in it.
Слайд 10There is a seaport , an airport, a railway station, a river
boat station in the city. Shipbuilding and Fishery are highly developed in Astrakhan. Universities, institutes, colleges, three theatres, museums, a Gallery, many churches are there in Astrakhan.
Слайд 11 Historical monuments, beautiful buildings, parks and gardens are worth seeing. The
Kremlin with the Uspensky Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture.
Слайд 12The symbol of Astrakhan is “Caspian rose” - a lotus.
Слайд 13 Our city is 450! It is very beautiful.
We love it
very much. We are proud of its sights and its people!
Слайд 14 The presentation was made by: Lutseva Irina, Khudaeva Maria.
Leader: Bykova
Natalya Nikolayevna.