Методическая разработка на английском языке "Sightseeing of Murmansk" (Достопримечательности Мурманска)

The climate (part 1) 200 hundred days a year Murmansk is covered with snow. Due to the Gulf Stream the climate is rather mild here. I like Murmansk in winter.There is a lot of snow in the streets. Winter is the longest season here. There is a Polar night in winter. It begins in December and lasts until January.

The climate (part 2) Also you can see The Northern Lights in the sky. It has different colours. Many people come here to see this phenomenon. It is very beautiful. In winter I enjoy skiing and skating. In summer there is the Polar Day .It is when the sun is in the sky all day and all night. I like to go for a walk and ride a bike in summer.

Alyosha The symbol of our town is Alyosha. It is a 30-metre-high statue of a soldier. It was built to those who defended our land and died in the Second World War. The memorial is situated on the hill near Lake Semyonovskoe. You can see it from many places in Murmansk. Our people love Alesha very much. It is one of the most famous sights of Murmansk.

Oceanarium Murmansk has a big oceanarium where scientists study arctic animals.Also people can go there to see animals’ performances. They are very interesting. You can see the seals there. They are nice and merry. At the end you can take photos with animals.

Five Corners Square Five Corners is a square in the centre of the town. It is a heart of Murmansk. Murmansk has got a lot of different traditions. Many holidays are celebrated there. One of my favourite holidays is Maslenitsa. There are a lot of people in the square. They dance, sing, go around it. People eat pancakes and have a lot of fun.

Zhdushaya Statue Zhdushaya Statue is very romantic.  Murmansk is a port town. Zhdushaya Statue is devoted to all women who is waiting for seamen. It is a symbol of the family, love and hope. Also there is a beautiful view on the Kola Bay from here. Nothing is more pleasant than to stay near Zhdushaya Statue and enjoy the beautiful view. It is very romantic place. You can walk there or have a rest on the bench.

Kot Semyon Statue In 1990 there was a cat. His name was Semyon. He and his owner had a rest in Moscow and he was lost there. The owner was very sad. He cried a lot and wanted to find his cat. After 6 years the cat found the way and came back home. The owner was very happy. There is a legend about this statue. You should sit near the cat and whisper your desire into his ears. It is believed that the desire will come true soon.