Coat of arms of Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third largest in the United Kingdom. Before 1750 Glasgow was a small town. After 1776 the industry of this town began to develop. Glasgow became big and rich.

Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde

Glasgow is a large port. He is famous for its bridges.

Glasgow is the heart of industry. It is a centre of business and trade. It is very busy, prosperous, dirty in some parts and pleasant in others. It is a beautiful and ugly city.

Heavy industry produces coal and iron from the Clyde valley.

Templton`s carpet factory was Templton`s carpet factory was built at the end of the 19 century built at the end of the 19 century

Near the River Molindar in 543 the Christian missionary Saint Mungo founded a monastery. The Cathedral of St. Mungo was built later at the end of the 12 century.

Such lamps you can see everywhere in Glasgow. They were created by St. Mungo. There is a bird, a palm-tree, a fish and a bell in these lamps.

This beautiful building is St. Mungo Museum. The first Museum in the world which studies religious art and religious life. It was opened in 1993.There are a lot of works on art of six main religious of the world.

This is the most historical building in Glasgow. It was built in 1411.

Welcome to Glasgow Green Park

In the centre of the park there is an obelisk of Admiral Nelson.The height of this obelisk is 44 m.

Welcome to George Square, the central square in Glasgow. It is the biggest and the most beautiful square in the world.

Glasgow is a city of architecture and design. Glasgow is a city of architecture and design. Besides, Glasgow is an important centre of Scottish culture Besides, Glasgow is an important centre of Scottish culture.

In the Centre of the square there is a monument of a military leader,an outstanding statesman and a great writer Walter Scott.

Monument to Robert Burns. Robert Burns ( ) was a famous and popular Scottish poet Monument to Robert Burns. Robert Burns ( ) was a famous and popular Scottish poet.

James Watt ( ). The great Scottish inventor was born near Glasgow. He worked as a mechanic at the University of Glasgow. He was an inventor of steam engine.

Queen Victoria and King Albert…

Modern Glasgow

The twin city of Glasgow is Rostov- upon- Don. It is it`s coat of arms.

Rostov-upon-Don is situated on the river Don. There are a lot of bridges across the river Don.

Rostov-upon-Don is a port of five seas. This town is the main industrial, cultural and educational centre in the south of Russia.

It was founded in 1749 on the right bank of the river Don. The founder of this town was Peter the Great.

About 1 mln. people of different nationalities live in Rostov-upon-Don. It is famous for its churches.

Rostov-upon- Don is a town of military glory. Monument to Alexander Nevski.

The Art Gallery in Rostov-upon-Don The Art Gallery in Rostov-upon-Don.

The Rostov Museum of Fine Art. It was founded in The collection consists of 6000 exhibits. There are a lot of Russian silver, guns, musical boxes, bowls, ornaments.

There are a lot of monuments in Rostov- upon-Don There are a lot of monuments in Rostov- upon-Don.

A monument to A. P. Chekhov A monument to A. P. Chekhov.

Admiral Ushakov

A monument to M. A. Sholokhov.

St. Karapet`s church. It was built in 1875 St. Karapet`s church. It was built in 1875.

Modern Rostov-upon-Don