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Vera Solntseva
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OF MOSCOW
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OF MOSCOW
THE PUSHKIN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The Pushkin Museum of
Fine Arts was founded by
professor Ivan Tsvetaev.
The museum building was
designed by Roman Klein
and Vladimir Shukhov. It
opened its doors to the
public in May 1912.
MOSCOW UNIVERSITY
Moscow State
University is the oldest
in Russia. It was
founded in 1755 by
outstanding Russian
scientist and
encyclopedist Mikhail
Lomonosov
THE KREMLIN
The Kremlin at the centre of Moscow is an
outstanding historical and architectural monument
that serves as a symbol for Russia.
THE BOLSHOI THEATRE
Designed by Bove
and Mikhailov and built
in1824 it is a masterpiece of neo-classical
design. Its history is linked with F.Shaliapin and
L.Sobinov, G.Ulanova and O.Lepeshinskaya. The
Bolshoi Theatre company is more than 200 years old
and it is famous throughout the world.
THE STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The museum was founded in 1872 by I.Zabelin
and A.Uvarov interested
in promotion of Russian
history and national self
awareness. The board of trustees composed
of S.Solovyov and Klyuchevskiy. The project of
the building was done by V.Sherwood.
CITY HALL
The splendid twostoried palace in
Classicism style was
Put up in 1778-1782
by architect M.Kazakov. The building was intended for Moscow
Governer-General Z.Chernyshev. Nowadays it
houses the City Hall.
ST.BASIL CATHEDRAL
St.Basil Cathedral is one of
the most outstanding
monuments of Old Russian
architecture.
It was designed by Russian
architects Barma and
Postnik in the 16th century.
The cathedral is a symmetrical ensemble of 8
chapels surrounding the 9th one.
CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR
In 1812 Russian Emperor Alexander I signed an order to build a
temple dedicated toRussian victory over
Napoleon in Moscow.
Built in1883 by Konstantin Ton, the cathedral
was blown up in 1931 to be restored in 2000.
KITAI-GOROD
Kitai-gorod is one of the
oldest parts of Moscow.
It is well known that in
the 11th century it was
already inhabited. The name
has nothing to do with China. Most probably it
comes from the old Russian word “kita” that
means a bunch of poles.
KUSKOVO-ESTATE
The unique monument of the 18th century it used to be the
summer residence of
Sheremetyev Counts. Magnificent construc-tions
such as the Palace,Grotto,Hermitage,
old church, and Italian and Dutch houses
survived until nowadays.
QUIZ
1.
Who founded the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts?
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2.
When was Moscow State University founded?
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3.
In 1755
What monument serves as a symbol of Russia?
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4.
Ivan Tsvetaev
The Kremlin
Where did G.Ulanova and O.Lepeshinskaya
dance?
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In the Bolshoi theatre
QUIZ
5.
Who did the board of trustees compose of?
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6.
What does this building house nowadays?
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7.
S.Solovyov and Kluchevskiy
The City hall
How many chapels does St.Basil cathedral
consist of?
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9 chapels
QUIZ
8.
What temple is dedicated to Russia’s victory
over Napoleon?
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9.
What does “kita” mean?
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10.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
A bunch of poles.
Where can you find Italian and Dutch houses
in Moscow?
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In Kuskovo estate.