9-В 25.03.2022

 

Тема: Україна. Київ-столиця України

Today we shall continue to speak about the capital of Ukraine Kyiv. You will learn new information about historical places and places of interest in Kyiv. Welcome to Ukraine! Welcome to this wonderful country!

1. You  can  see  the  scrambled  questions. Put  the  words  in  the  logical  order  to  make  up  the  questions  and  answer  them.

 Is/main/what/the/national/holiday/Ukraine/in? 

   The/what/official/is/in/country/our/state/language?   

  What/does/border/on/Ukraine/countries?   

 Population/Ukraine/of/the/is/what? 

  Ukraine/river/is/the/main/what/in?   

 Situated/where/Ukraine/is?   

2. Answer the questions 

          -What  is  the  capital  of  Ukraine?

-          Is  Kyiv  your  native  town?

-         Have  you  ever  been  to  Kyiv?

-         Where  is  Kyiv  situated?

-         Is  it  a  new  or  an  old  city?

-         Is  it  beautiful?

-         Who  was  the  founder  of  Kyiv?

-         What  places  of  interest  in  Kyiv  do  you  know?

-         What  places  of  interest  can  you  see  in  these  pictures?

                                      3. Reading 

Read the information about Kyiv 

                                      THINGS TO SEE IN KYIV

 

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the most beau­tiful cities in the world. It is located on the scenic banks of the Dnipro River. There are a lot of parks, tree-lined broad and straight streets in our capital.

Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Europe and it has many places of historic interest. Among them are famous churches, cathedrals and monasteries, because Kyiv is the ancestral home of Christianity in Kyivan Rus.

If you want to discover Kyiv, it is best to start with a tour on a sightseeing bus. Would you like to start your tour with visiting the imposing building of St. Volodymyr Cathedral? It was built in 1882 in a new Byzantic style by the architect Baretti. It is a traditionally Slavic six-column, three apse church crowned by seven cupolas. The height to the top of the cross on the main cupola is 48.9 m. The murals of the church interior are of considerable artistic significance. They were made in 1885—1896 by the famous Russian painters such as Nesterov, Vasnetsov, and Prakhov. The mosaics lining the cathedral's interior were made by Venitian masters.

A visit to St Sophia Cathedral may be the high­light of your stay in Kyiv. Kyivites say that if you do not see it while here, then you did not see Kyiv. The church was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise on the site of a battle-field to commemorate the victory over the Pechenegs (Asian nomadic tribes) and to glorify the wis­dom of Christianity (Sophia in Greek means "wisdom").

The most visitors are impressed by the beauty of St Andrew's Church. This church stands elegantly outlined against Kyiv skyline. It was built in 1748 by the archi­tect Rastrelli, who also built the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and the Mariyinsky Palace in Kyiv. From its terraces the famous writer Gogol used to look down at the lower town of Podil. The winding brick street Andriyvski Uzviz leading up the hill to the church has a vari­ety of interesting art galleries and shops. This is one of the best areas to find traditional Ukrainian crafts and arts.

Kyiv Pecherska Lavra Monastery is one of the most famous sites of Kyiv. "Lavra" is the term used by the Orthodox Church for its largest monastery. It was built in the eleventh century. The monks lived in caves under the monastery, which still can be visited. The famous monk Nestor wrote the chronicle "The Story of Begone Days" while living in this monastery. Lavra incorporates a number of old buildings, churches and museums. There is a lot to see there.

4. Your next task is to say if the sentences are true or false

v Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the most beau­tiful cities in Ukraine.

v Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of Europe and it has not many places of historic interest.

v St. Volodymyr Cathedral was built in 1892 in a new Byzantic style by the architect Baretti.

v Kyivites say that if you do not see the Golden Gate while here, then you did not see Kyiv.

v The church was built in 1037 by Prince Oleg on the site of a battle-field to commemorate the victory over the Pechenegs.

v The most visitors are impressed by the beauty of St Andrew's Church.

v Kyiv Pecherska Lavra Monastery is one of the most famous sites of Kyiv.

v "Lavra" is the term used by the Orthodox Church for its largest monastery.

v The famous monk Nestor wrote the chronicle "The Story of Begone Days" while living in this monastery.

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