Дидактический материал по теме Туристические объекты Нижнего Новгорода

Туристические объекты Нижнего Новгорода

1. Read the text and answer the questions

The city of Nizhniy Novgorod is the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Volga Federal District. It is known as an important industrial, commercial and cultural centre as well. It is one of the largest cities in Russia. Its population is                1 252 236 people.

It is situated at the confluence of two great Russian rivers – the Volga and the Oka. The city is administratively divided into 9 districts, but traditionally and geographically, it is divided into two parts - Nagornaya and Zarechnaya, locals simply call these “uptown” and “downtown” (verhnaya and nizhnyaya). 

Nizhny Novgorod is rather old. Over seven hundred years have passed since ancient tribes built a fortress on a high bank of the Oka River, where it joins the Volga. It has a rich historical past. The city was founded on 4 February 1221 by Prince Yuri.

Nizhny Novgorod is the birthplace of Kulibin, a self-taught mechanical engineer, Lobachevsky, a mathematician, Melnikov-Pechorsky and M.Gorky, the writers. In 1932 the town was renamed Gorky, in honour and memory of the Great Russian writer, and in 1991 it got the name of Nizhny Novgorod again. Many outstanding and famous people were born or lived here among whom one can find the names of Russian writers, composers and artists, such as Balakirev, Shalyapin, Korolenko and many others.

The best way to see the sights of Nizhniy Novgorod is to go to Minin Square which is situated in the centre of the city.  In 1612 K. Minin and D. Pozharsky organized here people’s volunteer troops and made our Motherland free from Polish invaders.  In the middle of the square there is a monument to Kozma Minin, our national hero.

In front of it there is the Kremlin – an ancient Russian fortress. Now it is used as a museum. Inside the Kremlin you can admire a fine specimen of Russian architecture – Archangelskiy Cathedral. Minin is buried in it.

In the past Nizhny Novgorod was an important commercial centre and the city of powerful merchant families. In 1817 the famous trade fair moved to Nizhny Novgorod and made it internationally known as “a pocket of Russia”. All Russian Trade Fair was held in Nizhny Novgorod for many years.

The business heart of Nizhniy Novgorod is Big Pokrovskaya Street in which the main banks, shops and offices are concentrated. This place is always overcrowded and noisy. It is always full of people. A lot of old and magnificent buildings are to be found here.

Nizhny Novgorod is well-known as a great industrial and transport centre of our country. There are many big factories in it. It is famous for the Automobile plant that produces cars and trucks. Shipbuilding is also developed in the city, a lot of ships for the Volga and other rivers are built in the Sormovo Plant which produces river and sea boats.

In Nizhny Novgorod railroads, waterways and airlines meet. In 1985 a regular Metro traffic was added to this transport network.

There are many theatres: the opera House, the Drama Theatre, the Puppet show, the Theatre of Young spectators, the Theatre of Comedy. You can also visit a lot of museums, the Art Gallery, cinemas and libraries.

There are a lot of magnificent buildings, historical monuments, wonderful parks, squares and gardens in it. It has quite a number of churches and cathedrals, many of which have been restored lately. The guest of our city enjoy walking along the High-Volga Embankment from which they can get a beautiful view over the Volga, the river port and many sights as well.  

1. What is the centre of modern Nizhniy Novgorod?

2. How many parts is it traditionally divided into?

3. What monument is there in the middle of Minin Square?

4. How was the Kremlin used in old times?

5. What famous Russian citizens were born and lived here?

6. What places of interest would you like to show to the tourists?

7. What is the most beautiful place in Nizhniy Novgorod, do you think?

2. Match the events and the dates using the text:

1. K. Minin and D. Pozharsky organized people’s volunteer troops	a) in 1991
2. A regular Metro traffic was added to the transport network	b) in 1985
3. The city got the name of Nizhny Novgorod again	c) in 1932
4. The town was renamed Gorky	d) in 1817
5. The famous trade fair moved to Nizhny Novgorod	e) in 1221
6. The city was founded	f) in 1612

3. Match the words:

1. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya	a) university
2. Limpopo	b) plant
3. Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic	c) embankment
4. The Chkalov	d) square
5. Avtozavod	e) river
6. Verchnevolzhskaya	f) zoo
7. Volga	g) staircase
8. Minin and Pozharskiy	h) street

4. Make a guidebook for your hotel guests:

(museum, theatres, cinemas, concert halls, exhibitions, zoo, parks – 15-20 places)

Place	Address	Telephone