Презентация «Our city» Афанасьева Наталия Викторовна Английский язык Астрахань 2012

ASTRAKHAN

Hello, dear guests of Astrakhan.
We will introduce to you our city…

The word “ASTRAKHAN” can be translated as
“THE KHAN’S STAR” or

Astrakhan is an ancient city.

In 1556 Astrakhan Khanate became a part of the Russian Empire.

The general Cheremisinov Ivan founded a new city with

It was always very important for the Russian Empire.

In 1717 Peter the Great established
Astrakhan province.

In 1722 Peter the

The Tsar guards Astrakhan severely: every year he sends people,

We can see the rich history of Astrakhan in Dubin’s

Main squares of ancient Astrakhan, streets, gardens and parks.

And here are the people of Astrakhan, our ancestors. Look

The heart of Astrakhan is the Kremlin. Each its building,

It saw the tsars, the emperors, the metropolitans.

In ancient times the Kremlin was a fortress and it was

Cathedral of Assumption.

Trinity Cathedral.

St. Nicholas Church-Over-The-Gates

Cyril’s Chapel.

Beautiful Gates.

Prechistensky Gates

Astrakhan is a cultural city. There are a lot of

Museum of Local History.

Hlebnikov’s Museum.

Tetushinov’s Museum.

State Theatre of Opera and Ballet

A new theatre has been recently