Слайд 1“I am a citizen of Russia”
Lyceum №66 Lipetsk
Helen Popova
Teacher
of English
Frantsuzenko O.V.
Слайд 2The Russian Federation is set up by the Constitution of
1993. Russia is a presidential republic. The federal government consists
of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. Each of them is checked and balanced by the President.
Слайд 3A new national emblem is a two-headed eagle. It is
the most ancient symbol of Russia. It originates from the
heraldic emblem of the Ruricovitches.
Слайд 4Today the flag of Russia is a three-colored banner. It
has three horizontal stripes: white, blue and red. The white
stripes symbolizes the earth, the blue one stands for the sky, and the red one symbolizes liberty.
Слайд 5Dmitry Medvedev is the president of the Russian Federation.
Слайд 6The executive power belongs to the Government, or the Cabinet
of Ministers. The government is headed by the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister of our country is Vladimir Putin.
Слайд 7Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic, commercial
and cultural center. Moscow was first mentioned in the chronicles
in 1147. Moscow is the seat of the Government of the Russian Federation.
Слайд 8The heart of Moscow is Red Square. The Moscow Kremlin
and St. Basil’s Cathedral are masterpieces of Russian architecture.
Слайд 9St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and
one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It
was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as the “Window to the West”.
Слайд 10My native town is Lipetsk. I’m proud to be its
citizen. The history of Lipetsk is bound up with the
history of Russia.
Слайд 11The current population of Russia is about 50 million people;
82 % of the population is Russians.
Слайд 12 The land of Russia varies from thick forests to
barren deserts, from high peaked mountains to deep valleys.
Слайд 13Russia is a highly-industrialized-agrarian republic. Its vast mineral resources include
oil, gas, coal, iron, gold, diamonds. Quarters of the republic’s
mineral wealth is concentrated in Siberia and the Far East.
Слайд 14The most memorable date is Victory Day which is observed
on the 9-th of May. On this day we celebrate
the anniversary of the victory over fascism in the World War II.
Слайд 15The contribution of Russian people into the world of culture
can hardly be overestimated. The mysterious Slavonic soul and curious
mind found their expression in masterpieces of literature and art, music and philosophy, in numerous scientific discoveries.
Слайд 16Matreshka is the most popular symbol or souvenir in Russia.