Moscow is a city unlike any other. With a population of 13 million, it is the largest city in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. In addition to its size, Moscow is a city of great cultural importance. It has long been the political center of Russia and has seen much upheaval in its history: the elegant homes of the tsars’ gave way to the proud, utilitarian buildings of the Soviet Union. In recent decades, Moscow has committed to rebuilding the city’s landmarks that were torn down, and reconstructions of soaring cathedrals and ornate palaces have helped replicate Moscow’s glory days. Read on for a list of Moscow’s 10 most famous buildings and be sure to see them when you visit this great city.
1. Saint Basil's Cathedral (from RUB 3 271) St. Basil Cathedral Source: Wikimedia Commons This former church is a symbol of the city and a stunning sight to behold. The building consists of nine chapels, which are peaked with the onion-shaped, colorfully painted domes on the roof. A smaller, 10th chapel holds the crypt of the church’s namesake, Vasily (Basil) the Blessed. What makes St. Basil so unique is the architecture that looks so unusual that legend has it that the buildings were blindfolded during its construction in the 1550’s so that they couldn’t recreate anything else like it. The interiors of the chapels are covered with colorful paintings and ornate decorations that are a must-see.
1. Betty wrote her test yesterday. 2. She has been to London four times. 3 .1 don't know this man. I have never met him. 4. We have travelled to lots of countries. 5. Mrs Green has worked in the office for 25 years, and he is still working. 6 .1 met in Oxford Street two days before. 7. She has rung her boss already. 8. Sheila went to the market at 8 o'clock in the morning. 9. David has seen this play before. 10. Lorna has read the letter already.
1.1 lost the key that he__(had given) to me. 2. She told me that she__(had seen) a ghost. 3 .1 went downstairs because I __(had heard) a noise. 4. When they came home, Sue__(had cooked) dinner already. 5. We could not send you a postcard because we _ (had forgotten) our address book. 6. The waiter served something that we_ (had not ordered). 7. He went to Alaska where he__ (had not been) before. 8. She put on the red dress, which she__(had not worn) for ages. 9. He__(had not played) tennis before that day. 10. His mother was angry because he __(had not helped) her with the shopping.
1. Saint Basil's Cathedral (from RUB 3 271)
St. Basil Cathedral
Source: Wikimedia Commons
This former church is a symbol of the city and a stunning sight to behold. The building consists of nine chapels, which are peaked with the onion-shaped, colorfully painted domes on the roof. A smaller, 10th chapel holds the crypt of the church’s namesake, Vasily (Basil) the Blessed. What makes St. Basil so unique is the architecture that looks so unusual that legend has it that the buildings were blindfolded during its construction in the 1550’s so that they couldn’t recreate anything else like it. The interiors of the chapels are covered with colorful paintings and ornate decorations that are a must-see.
1. Betty wrote her test yesterday. 2. She has been to London four times. 3 .1 don't know this man. I have never met him. 4. We have travelled to lots of countries. 5. Mrs Green has worked in the office for 25 years, and he is still working. 6 .1 met in Oxford Street two days before. 7. She has rung her boss already. 8. Sheila went to the market at 8 o'clock in the morning. 9. David has seen this play before. 10. Lorna has read the letter already.
1.1 lost the key that he__(had given) to me. 2. She told me that she__(had seen) a ghost. 3 .1 went downstairs because I __(had heard) a noise. 4. When they came home, Sue__(had cooked) dinner already. 5. We could not send you a postcard because we _ (had forgotten) our address book. 6. The waiter served something that we_ (had not ordered). 7. He went to Alaska where he__ (had not been) before. 8. She put on the red dress, which she__(had not worn) for ages. 9. He__(had not played) tennis before that day. 10. His mother was angry because he __(had not helped) her with the shopping.