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Read the text. Saint Basil's Cathedral is an Orthodox church situated in Red Square in Moscow. It is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. Saint Basil's Cathedral was being built from 1555 to 1561 by order of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. It was built in honour of the great victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate. The church was designed by two Russian architects, Postnik and Barma. According to one of the popular legends, the architects blinded after completed the cathedral, so that they could never create anything that was similar or equal. The cathedral could disappear during Napoleon's invasion. Saint Basil's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable Russian buildings. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. In 1990 Saint Basil's Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. Mark the TRUE statement.

Read the text. Saint Basil's Cathedral is an Orthodox church situated in Red Square in Moscow. It is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. Saint Basil's Cathedral was being built from 1555 to 1561 by order of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. It was built in honour of the great victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate. The church was designed by two Russian architects, Postnik and Barma. According to one of the popular legends, the architects blinded after completed the cathedral, so that they could never create anything that was similar or equal. The cathedral could disappear during Napoleon's invasion. Saint Basil's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable Russian buildings. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. In 1990 Saint Basil's Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. Mark the TRUE statement.

Read the text. Saint Basil's Cathedral is an Orthodox church situated in Red Square in Moscow. It is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. Saint Basil's Cathedral was being built from 1555 to 1561 by order of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. It was built in honour of the great victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate. The church was designed by two Russian architects, Postnik and Barma. According to one of the popular legends, the architects blinded after completed the cathedral, so that they could never create anything that was similar or equal. The cathedral could disappear during Napoleon's invasion. Saint Basil's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable Russian buildings. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. In 1990 Saint Basil's Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. Mark the FALSE statement.

Read the text. Saint Basil's Cathedral is an Orthodox church situated in Red Square in Moscow. It is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. Saint Basil's Cathedral was being built from 1555 to 1561 by order of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. It was built in honour of the great victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate. The church was designed by two Russian architects, Postnik and Barma. According to one of the popular legends, the architects blinded after completed the cathedral, so that they could never create anything that was similar or equal. The cathedral could disappear during Napoleon's invasion. Saint Basil's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable Russian buildings. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. In 1990 Saint Basil's Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square. Mark the FALSE statement.

Read the short text and match the correct heading. The Polytechnic museum can teach children a lot about physics, biology, and other sciences. But these lessons will never be boring. Children can do a lot of different experiments and learn a lot about natural science and the surrounding world.

Read the short text and match the correct heading. There are hundreds of theatres for children all around the world, but this one is very special. The Moscow Cat Theatre is home and workplace for many smart and playful cats. These fluffy actors enjoy doing different interesting tricks. Everybody loves cat shows!

Read the short text and match the correct heading. Art museums in Moscow have educational clubs that help children to understand Arts better and learn more about painters and sculptors. There are interesting drawing classes for kids and their parents. During the classes, they can learn more about paintings and even draw their own pictures!

Read the short text and match the correct heading. A visit to the Moscow Zoological Museum is a perfect way to spend a day together as a family. Grandparents and parents, grandchildren and children can find something new to learn about all the kinds of animals. It is always an exciting and magical day for everyone!

Match the Moscow attractions to their description. One attraction is extra.

Fill in the gaps with the correct words. The Kremlin’s crenellated red walls and its 20 were built at the end of the 15th century. The irregularof the Kremlin wall encloses an of 27,5 hectares. Its overall length is 2,235 metres. The height ranges from 5 to 19 metres, on the terrain. The Spasskaya is one of the Kremlin’s 20 towers. It overlooks Red Square. Its is 71 metres. The Kremlin Clock is a clock on the Spasskaya Tower. The Kremlin clock have a diameter of 6,12 metres, and they are placed on all four of the Spasskaya Tower.