WELCOME IN THE CITY OF ASTRAKHAN.. Astrakhan is situated on the Volga, not far from the Caspian sea. - презентация

1 WELCOME IN THE CITY OF ASTRAKHAN.

2 Astrakhan is situated on the Volga, not far from the Caspian sea.

3 The city has an interesting history. There was an ancient city Ityl in the third century on the right bank of the river. It was a capital of the Khasaren.

4 In old chronicle we can read the name Astrakhan or Adshitarkhan. But 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.

5 In 1556 Ivan the Terrible combined Astrakhan khanate and Russia. In two years the city was built on the left bank of the Volga. So began the history of modern Astrakhan.

6 It became a great trade centre in the south of Russia.

7 The Kremlin was built in Astrakhan in 16-th century with many towers and Troitsky Cathedral.

8 Peter the Great founded the Admiralty. He has built a port in the south of Russia.

9 Astrakhan is a big and beautiful city now. There are more than 500 thousand inhabitants in it.

10 There is a seaport, an airport, a railway station, a river 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.

11 Historical monuments, beautiful buildings, parks and gardens are worth seeing. The Kremlin with the Uspensky Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture.

12 The symbol of Astrakhan is Caspian rose - a lotus.

13 Our city is 450! It is very beautiful. We love it very much. We are proud of its sights and its people!

14 The presentation was made by: Lutseva Irina, Khudaeva Maria. Leader: Bykova Natalya Nikolayevna.

15 THE END.