Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic, commercial and cultural centre. It was founded 8 centurys ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1147. Gradually the city became more and more powerfull. In the 13th century Moscow was the centre of the struggle of Russian lands for the liberation from the tartar yoke. In the 16th century under Ivan the Terrible Moscow became the capital of the new united state. Though Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1712; Moscow remained the heart of Russia. That's why it became the main target of Napoleon's attack. After the October revolution Moscow became the capital again. Now moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. Its total area is about nine hundred square kilometres. The population of the city is over 8 million.Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The heart of Moscow is Red Square. The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral (Vasily Blazheny) are masterpieces of encient Russian architecture. On the territory of the Kremlin you can see old cathedrals, the Palace of Congresses, the Tzar-Cannon and the Tzar-Bell, the biggest cannon and bell in the world. St. Basil's Cathedral was built in the mid-16th century in memory of the victory over Kazan.One of the well-known Kremlin museums is the Armouty Chamber. The famous golden cap of Monomach, the first Russian imperial crown of Catherin the second and many other historical items are exhibited there.

There are more than 80 museums in Moscow. The Historical Museum, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, the Tretyakov State Picture Gallery are world famous and the largest.Moscow is famous for its theatres. The best-known of them are Bolshoi, Maly and Art theatres.

Moscow is the seat of the Russian Parliament (the Duma) and the centre of political life of the country.

Москва

Москва - капитал(столица) России, ее политического, экономического, коммерческого и культурного центра. Это было основано 8 столетий назад принцем Юрием Долгоруки в 1147. Постепенно город стал все более мощным. В 13-ом столетии Москва была центр борьбы Российских стран для освобождения от хомута камня. В 16-ом столетии под Иваном Ужасная Москва стала капиталом(столицей) нового объединенного государства(состояния). Хотя Питер Большой перемещенный капитал(столица) к Санкт-Петербургу в 1712; Москва осталась сердцем России. Именно поэтому это стало главной целью нападения Наполеона. После революции Октября Москва стала капиталом(столицей) снова.

Теперь Москва - один из самых больших городов в Европе. Его полная область - приблизительно девятьсот квадратных километров. Население города - более чем 8 миллионов.

Москва - один из наиболее красивых городов в мире. Сердце Москвы - Красная площадь. Кремль и Собор C-Бэзила (Vasily Blazheny) - шедевры encient Российской архитектуры. На территории Кремля Вы можете видеть старые соборы, Дворец Конгрессов, Орудия царя и Звонка царя, самого большого орудия и звонка в мире. Собор C-Бэзила был построен в середине 16-ого столетия в памяти о победе по Казани.Один из известных Кремлевских музеев - Armouty Палата. Известная золотая кепка Monomach, первая Российская имперская корона Catherin второй и многих других исторических пунктов(изделий) показана там.Есть больше чем 80 музеев в Москве. Исторический Музей, Пушкин Мусевм Искусств, Государство(состояние) Tretyakov Картинная Галерея - мир, известный и самый большой.Москва известна ее театрами. Известный лучшим из них - Bolshoi, Maly и Художественные театры.Москва - место Российского Парламента (Дума) и центр политической жизни страны

The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousands small islands. Their total area is over 244 000 square kilometres. The United Kingdom is one of the world's smaller countries. Its population is over 57 million. About 80 percent of the population is urban. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England , Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in everyday speech Great Britain is used in the meaning of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK. is London. The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the British Channel. The *western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands. The South, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but the eastern, central and south- eastern parts of England are a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1343 m). There are a lot of rivers iri Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest rive?, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important oae. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round. The UK. is a highly developed industrial country. It produces and exports machinery, electronics, textile. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding. * The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and the Queen as Head of State.