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Volgograd is the city which is associated with major events in the history of the people. It is the ancient city on the right bank of the River Volga. The city extendsalong the right bank of the river it stretches for 70 km.

Tsaritsyn was founded in 1589 as an outpost (fortress) to protect Russian territory from aggressive nomads. Up to 1925 it was known as Tsaritsyn. Tsaritsyn played a heroic part in our country's history in 1918. During the Civil War the Red Army delivereda crushing blow to the White Guards.

Stalingrad. The name of this city has been forever etched in the history of World War II and the history of the struggle against fascism. During the Second World War the Soviet Army slopped the advance of the fascism and dealt them a death blow.

For 200 days and nights life and death struggle continued. The city laid in ruins. The whole country helped to build it up again.

The battle decided the fate of the Soviet land, the fate of the humanity.

The war is the history now, but the memory of those who fought on the banks of the Volga still lives on the hearts of the sons and daughters. A majestic war memorial stands on the Mamaev Hill now. In the honour of the 30^th anniversary there was built a Memorial Complex on the Soldiers Field. An eternal flame burns in memory of all defenders of our city. No one and nothing have been forgotten.

Peace Street was the first street of the rebuilt city. Today this street
is blocked off by the city Planetarium. There is a majestic bronze figure
of a young woman, holding a globe and a dove in her up raised
hand.

You can see broad streets and avenues, squares and shady parks.

The city’s institutes of higher learning graduate doctors and teachers, engineers and agronomists, lawyers and economists.

Volgograd is a big cultural centre. There are many theatres, museums, musical schools. In the museums of Volgograd you will find relicts of its history and military glory, as well as masterpieces of Russian and world art.

Volgograd is a great industrial centre. There are a lot of big plants and small factories.

My city is justly famed for its hospitability. Every year hundreds of visitors come to our city from all over the world.

I love my city. I am proud of my city - hero, city - soldier.

Dialogues

New-comer: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the “Druzhba” hotel? I’m a stranger here, I’ve just arrived in Moscow.

Passer-by: Oh, it’s quite a long way from here.

New-comer: Yes, I know, but my friends advised me to put up at this hotel.

Passer-by: Your friends are right, it is one of our best hotels. You may go there by the underground. It’s the quickest way to get there, though you’ll have to change on to a bus in Lev Tolstoy Square or walk.

New-comer: What bus shall I change on to?

Passer-by: a number 65 or 46 bus will take you to Popov Street. It is only one stop from the metro station.

New-comer: Thank you very much. Is it possible to get there by tram or trolley-bus? I haven’t seen anything of Moscow yet and I’ve heard so much about this beautiful city!

Passer-by: You can get on a № 1 trolley-bus. It will take you as far as Palace Square where you may get off. When you have admired the wonderful view around you, take a № 10 bus.

New-comer: where must I get off for the “Druzhba” hotel?

Passer-by: In Popov street, but you had better ask the conductor to put down or you may miss your stop.

New-comer: I’m very much obliged to you.

Passer-by: That’s all right.

N: am I going the right way to the № 1 trolley-bus stop?

A: You are quite out of your way. Go straight on as far as the first turning to the right, then cross the street and you will see the stop. You cannot lose your way. It’s just a two minutes’ walk from here. I’m going that way myself. Come with me if you like.

N: Thank you. It’s very kind of you.

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