Autumn in Peterhof Virtual Tour for the 7-11th Grades Автор: Ольга Михайловна Степанова, учитель английского языка МБОУ «Цивильская СОШ №1 имени Героя Советского Союза М.В. Силантьева» города Цивильск Чувашской Республики 2018

Saint Petersburg is a city on the shore of the Gulf of Finland Saint Petersburg is a city on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Established in 1703 by Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg was the capital of Russia for two centuries, and has witnessed some of the most important historical events.

The city is often called "Venice of the North" because of its unique architecture. Petersburg is also very famous for its special creative atmosphere that attracts artists, poets, and dreamers.

Peterhof is a royal palace built by the Peter the Great in the year 1710. The palace features buildings and gardens and these structures are known as “Russian Versailles”. In addition this palace is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

5 million people are living in St. Petersburg. It has the geographical area of 1400 square kilometers.

St. Petersburg comprises of 42 islands.

It has 40 rivers crossing its land It has 40 rivers crossing its land. It’s also called "The Venice of the North"

Two main cities of Russia, Moscow and St Two main cities of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg are nearly 400 miles away from each other.

Sapsan is the fastest train connecting these two cities Sapsan is the fastest train connecting these two cities. Heading from Moscow, you will travel to St. Petersburg in just 3.5 hours.

It is the main port city of Russia, this makes it the trade center of Russia for oil and gas, heavy machinery, chemicals and other industrial products.

It has the wealth of many royal palaces Peterhof palace, Cathedrals St It has the wealth of many royal palaces Peterhof palace, Cathedrals St. Isaac’s Cathedral, museums like State hermitage museum, architectural and artistic treasures named Tsarskoye Selo Complex.

It is also known as “GOROD MUZEI” – the museum city of Russia.

The first museum was founded by the Great Peter The first museum was founded by the Great Peter. Ranging from the vast hermitage, to small apartment museums honoring some of Russia’s greatest writers, the city now boats over 100 museums.

Longer boat trips out to the island of Neva Delta, Suburban Imperial Palaces and circular trips through the historic center are the most popular cruise trip routes around the channels, canals and rivers of St. Petersburg.

The city is normally has 21 White Nights in "summer"season usually from 11th June to 2nd July during this time, the sun does not set down the way it does normally. from 23 : 00 till 03:00 sky color not goes dark, only light blue sky color and you can enjoy this beautiful city without the care of getting dark.

The most famoous places to visit are St The most famoous places to visit are St. Petersburg Museum of History, Museum of Fine Arts, Summer Garden, St. Petersburg Museum of History, Naval cathedral of Saint Nicholas Pavlovsk Palace and Park and so many more.

St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) is the top institute of the city, considered as second best in Russia under the Federal Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

There are over 300 bridges in St There are over 300 bridges in St. Petersburg: 21 drawbridges, 24 pedestrian, and 297 transport bridges. Each bridge has its own unique name: Tovarischesky (Friends' Bridge), Teatralny (Theater Bridge), Bumazhny (Paper Bridge), or Potseluev Most (Bridge of Kisses), which is very popular among lovers.

The St. Petersburg Metro consists of 5 lines and 67 stations, most of which are 20–80 metres deep. The longest escalator is 150 metres long, and the "deepest" station is Admiralteyskaya (86 metres under the ground).

The fountains of Peterhof are one of Russia's most famous tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors every year.

The official opening of the fountains at Peterhof, which usually takes place at the end of May, is an all-day festival, with classical music, fireworks and other performances, as each section of the park's fountains is turned on one by one.

The Peterhof Museum Complex is rightfully regarded as the "capital of fountains." Included in the state register of most valuable cultural objects of the Russian Federation, Peterhof now bears the proud title of one of the "Seven Wonders of Russia."

The Peterhof Museum Complex is one of the most popular museums not only in Russia, but in the whole world. Even a few hours here are enough to feel the spirit of history, which still lives on and breathes in this magnificent place.

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