Unit 8 Москва не сразу строилась

Jul 06, 2011 18:01

Пожалуйста.

Moscow Wasn't Built in a Day

"Let us assume the glory of the past.

Let us divide among ourselves the glory of tomorrow."

(Lay of Igor's Campaign)

Bernard Berg

Well, it seems we've got a chance of doing the sights of Moscow.

Cora Grant

I suggest we start with Red Square.

Arthur Clarke

Who will be our guide?

Cora Grant

If you like I can show you round the square.

Tony Dakota

Splendid!

Cora Grant

Red Square, the Kremlin… - these words symbolize Russia for millions of people both in this country and abroad.

Bernard Berg

That's right.

For centuries the Kremlin has remained the centre of the country's life.

Maurice Morgan

It has a long history.

As far as I know it used to be a fortress, a residence of the tsars.

Shirley Pearl

Who was the founder of Moscow?

Maurice Morgan

As far as I remember the chroniclers first mention Prince Yuri Dolgoruky as its founder in 1147.

Cora Grant

The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral are really unique creations.

Russell Brundon

Masterpieces of Russian architecture!

Maurice Morgan

Majestic sights!

Bernard Berg

If only their stones could speak.

Cora Grant

Take a look at the Spassky Tower!

Wesley West

The melodious chimes of the clock-tower are well-known all over the world.

Bernard Berg

The Moscow Kremlin is known not only as a monument of national architecture and culture.

It has witnessed so many events in the many-century history of Russia.

Maurice Morgan

And I believe the first trucks, planes and tractors produced in this country were shown here, in Red Square.

Cora Grant

Exactly so.

People of the older generation remember the days when Army units marched off to the front straight from Red Square.

Bernard Berg

They returned here in glorious victory in 1945.

Cora Grant

The victory parade on June 24th 1945 will never be forgotten.

Bernard Berg

Years have passed...

Maurice Morgan (Reciting)

"Thy feat is immortal."

Mona Doan

Let's go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

(Everybody looks at the eternal flame of the memorial.)

Shirley Pearl

Peace and quiet, a lot of flowers!

Mona Doan

I should write an article about today's excursion.

It has moved me deeply and made me see a lot of things differently.

Bernard Berg

Noble aims, life and death for the sake of people, memory, gratitude, eternal values - that's what I'm thinking of now.

Wesley West

People should keep up the traditions of their nation.

Win Lynn

I cannot agree more.

People should feel they are united as a nation.

Cora Grant

Next time we'll see other historic places of Moscow.

There are many palaces, old mansions, monuments associated with the history of this country.

But it requires a special tour.

Wesley West

Oh, yes, we do understand.

Moscow like Rome wasn't built in a day and it can't be seen in a day, can it?

You Can't Miss It

Nora North

Excuse me, I'm a bit lost.

Can you tell me the way to the nearest post-office?

Passer-by

Yes, certainly.

Go along the street as far as Red Square. Keep to the right.

You'll pass a big department store on your right.

Walk straight along it as far as the subway.

Go through the subway and come out on your left.

The post-office is the second turning on the left, on the corner of Tverskaya street and Gazetny side-street.

You can't miss it.

Nora North

Thanks very much.

Passer-by

Not at all.

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