14. Answer the questions. 1. How old is Moscow?

14. Answer the questions. 1. Moscow was founded in 1147, so it is over 870 years old. 2. Moscow is situated in the central part of Russia, on the Moskva River. 3. Prince Yuri Dolgoruky founded Moscow in 1147. 4. Yes, Kiev was the capital of Russia (Kievan Rus') from the 9th to the 13th century. 5. Adam Olearius wrote about that. 6. Peter the Great moved the capital from Moscow to St. Petersburg. 7. St. Petersburg. 16. Speak about Moscow and St. Petersburg. (Example plan) - Moscow: Founded in 1147 by Yuri Dolgoruky. It's the capital of Russia. Famous places: Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral. - St. Petersburg: Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. Known as the cultural capital. Famous places: The Hermitage, Peterhof, Palace Square. 3. Ask questions for more information. (He founded the capital.) 1) Who founded the capital? 2) What capital did he found? 3) When did he found the capital? 4) Where did he found the capital? 5) Why did he found the capital? 4. Choose the words that you could use to describe: - Russia: the biggest, independent, noble, rich, peaceful, full of forests/rivers, proud of its history. - Russian people: brave, devoted, honest, kind, clever, friendly, proud of their country.