решебник.рф ГДЗ по английскому языку 11 Класс класс упражнение - 10 р. Exploring Russia
Many people say the only way to see Russia is by train. So, if you’re going by train, you may as well go on the nicest and longest train journey there is – on the Trans-Siberian Railway. From start to finish the journey covers 6,000 miles, that’s a third of the way around the Earth!
The best thing about this journey though, is that you don’t have to make it continuous. There is a regular service, so you can get on and off the train to enjoy the many wonderful cities along the way. For example, you can stop at Yaroslavl, which is one of Russia’s oldest cities and has many beautiful buildings to see. Then there is Krasnoyarsk, founded in 1628, where you can see the unusual cliffs at Stolby Reserve. Let’s not forget Vladivostok, with its beautiful natural harbour and lively city centre.
The railway has three main routes. The Trans-Siberian line goes from Moscow to Vladivostok. The Trans-Manchurian line goes from Tarskaya to Beijing through China, and the Trans-Mongolian line goes from Ulan-Ude to Beijing through Mongolia. Whichever one you take though, you can be sure to pass through some of the most amazing landscapes in the world and visit some picturesque towns and cities. With the Trans-Siberian Railway, getting there is as much fun as being there!
- Talk with your partner about a place in Russia you would really like to visit.
- Have you ever been on the Trans-SiberianRailway? If yes, what was it like? If no, would you like to? Why (not)?
Write to Spotlight on Russia and tell us which Russian cities you have visited and which ones you would like to visit.
- If I could visit any place in Russia, I would choose St. Petersburg because of its palaces, museums, and canals. The Hermitage Museum and Peterhof Palace look especially amazing in pictures, and I’ve heard the “White Nights” in summer are great.
- Though I’ve never been on the Trans-Siberian Railway, I would love to take this famous train journey someday. The idea of watching Russia’s landscapes change outside my window — from European cities to the Ural Mountains to Siberian forests — sounds unforgettable. Stopping in historic cities like Irkutsk near Lake Baikal would make the trip even more special.
- So far, I’ve only visited Moscow, where I saw Red Square, the Kremlin, and beautiful metro stations. Next, I hope to explore Kazan with its mix of Russian and Tatar culture, and Vladivostok where Asia meets Russia. I’d say what makes Russian cities so interesting is how each one shows different parts of the country’s huge history and geography. The Trans-Siberian Railway connects these diverse places in one incredible trip — definitely on my travel wish list!