Слайд 2Astrakhan is situated on the Volga, not far from the Caspian sea.
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Слайд 3The city has an interesting history. There was an ancient city Ityl
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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
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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
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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.
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Слайд 7The Kremlin was built in Astrakhan in 16-th century with many towers
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and Troitsky Cathedral.
Слайд 8Peter the Great founded the Admiralty. He has built a port in
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Слайд 9 Astrakhan is a big and beautiful city now. There are more
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than 500 thousand inhabitants in it.
Слайд 10There is a seaport , an airport, a railway station, a river
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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
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Kremlin with the Uspensky Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture.
Слайд 12The symbol of Astrakhan is “Caspian rose” - a lotus.
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Слайд 13 Our city is 450! It is very beautiful.
We love it
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very much. We are proud of its sights and its people!
Слайд 14 The presentation was made by: Lutseva Irina, Khudaeva Maria.
Leader: Bykova
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Natalya Nikolayevna.