Dialogue: Asking the way.

ABOUT MYSELF

Let me introduce myself. My name is Igor Litvinov. I was born on the 15th of February 1992 in Kazan. I am not married yet, so I live with my mother, father and sister.

My father is 45 years old. He is an engineer. He works in an office of a big company. He is always busy. He has very little free time. He likes his job and there are chances of promotion.

My mother is 42 years old. She is a doctor and works in a hospital. Of course, she combines work with housekeeping and does it perfectly. I always help her.

My sister Olga is 23. She graduated from the University not long ago and now she is a post-graduate student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages. Olga is looking for a job. She wants to work in a foreign company.

I work in a trade company and I study at the Kazan Cooperative Institute of Russian Cooperative University. I study by correspondence.

My day starts at 6 o’clock when I wake up. I take a shower, do my morning exercises and have breakfast. I usually eat sandwiches and drink tea or juice; sometimes I eat porridge or fried eggs.

At 7 o’clock I leave for my work. I usually go by bus or metro. It takes me an hour to get there, so I listen to music or audio books. My working hours are from 8 till 5 o`clock. My duties at work are to advertise our goods, to arrange business meetings, to hold talks and so on.

When I have lessons at the Institute I finish my work earlier. The classes start at 2 o`clock. We usually have three of four lectures and seminars a day. I like history lectures because they are interesting and easy for me. But higher mathematics is quite difficult.

I come home at about 8. I have supper, watch TV, read or study English. I need it for my work, so I must work hard.

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Dialogue: Meeting people

- Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name`s Oleg.

- Nice to meet you! My name is Alina.

- I`m glad to meet you, too. Where are you from, Alina?

- I am from Nizhnekamsk. I study in Kazan and rent a flat here. And what do you do?

- I live and work in Kazan. I am in business. And where do you study?

- I study at the correspondence department of the Kazan Cooperative Institute of Russian Cooperative University.

- By the way, are you married, Alina?

- No, I am not married yet. And you?

- I am single. I live with my family.

- Is your family large?

- No, it is not. I`ve got a father, a mother and a little brother. May I call you tonight, Alina?

- Yes, you may. My telephone number is 5255003.

- Thank you. Excuse me, I must go. I`m not saying "good-bye".

- See you later.

KAZAN COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE

The Kazan Cooperative Institute was founded in 1987. ur Institute is located in a nice five-story building close to the centre of our city. The Institute trains experts in many branches of economics. Many of them are going to work in different cooperative organizations and associations of Tatarstan. Professors, candidates of sciences and assistants give lectures, have lessons, seminars and tutorials for students. At present there are several departments at our Institute.

Our Institute has expanded particularly in recent years. The most up-to-date equipment, laboratories, computer classes and rich library help the future specialist to acquire knowledge that is not only necessary today but will introduce him into the science tomorrow.

During the academic year students attend lectures, seminars and practical classes. There is a number of scientific societies in the Institute in which students can advance their knowledge. At the end each term they take examinations.

The Institute organizes: scientific conferences where students can learn about the achievements of their colleagues, discuss questions and establish contacts. Every year intramural inter-institution students scientific conferences take place, the best papers being submitted for the competition.

Upbringing is one of the most important questions in training a specialist. If we succeed in helping a student to adopt a correct attitude to life, he will move conscientiously treat his own development as a future specialist.

Recreation also plays an important part in student’s life. Many students take part in amateur art activities. They often present amateur concerts not only inside our Institute but in other organizations, take part student’s musical festivals where they enjoy great popularity.

Our main task is training of not only highly-skilled specialists, but those who must meet contemporary requirements, creative specialists of wide leaning and political and cultural outlook.

RUSSIA

Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. The vast territory of Russia lies in the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia. Russia is washed by twelve seas and three oceans: the Arctic, the Atlantic, the Pacific. Russia borders on many countries, such as Mongolia and China in the south-east, Finland and Norway in the north-west and so on.

The current population of Russia is more than 150 million people. Russia is densely populated, but its population is unequally distributed.

As Russia occupies vast territories there are various climatic zones in the country. Continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers prevails on the territory of Russia.

The longest rivers are the Volga in Europe and the Ob, the Yenisei and the Lena in Asia. The largest lakes are Ladoga and Baikal. Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and its water is the purest on earth.

The Russian Federation is rich in natural and mineral resources.

The Russian Federation was founded in 1991. The Constitution was adopted in 1993. Russia is a Presidential Republic. It is headed by the President. The President forms the Government and appoints the Prime Minister.

The State symbol of Russia is a three-coloured flag. It has three horisontal stripes: white, blue and red. White colour represents “peace”, blue colour represents “loyalty” and red colour stands for “valour”.

The state emblem of Russia is a double-headed eagle, the most ancient symbol going back to the dynasty of the Riuricovichies. Russia's hymn was created by Alexandrov and Mikhalkov.

According to the Chronicle the history of Early Russia began in the year 862. That year Rurik became the first Russian prince having merged Novgorod and Kiev. Rurik's successor Prince Oleg did his best to strengthen and expand the nascent state. In 988 Prince Vladimir, the Red Sun, baptised Russia. For the first time Moscow was mentioned by the chroniclers in 1147. At that time Russian lands began to unite round Moscow, which led to the establishment of a strong centralised state.

Russia is proud of its architecture, painting and music. A lot of tourists come to our country to see its beauty and to admire its cultural achievements. As a rule they want to visit Moscow, St. Petersburg and the towns of the "Golden Ring".

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Dialogue: Asking the way.

A:Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Red Square?

B: Sure. Go down this street two blocks straight ahead and you’ll see the Kremlin Stars.

A:Thank you very much. Is there a bus?

B: No, there isn’t. There is a trolley-bus. The stop is over there.

A:Well, I see a crowd of people there...

B: At rush hours the trolley-buses are overcrowded. I advise you to walk. It’ll take you a quarter of an hour.

A:Thank you very much. I’ll follow your advice. And how can I get to the railway station, please? Is it far from here?

B: You must take the underground. You can see it from here.

A:You have been most helpful. Thank you.

B: Don’t mention. Have a good time!

MOSCOW

Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is the largest city of our country and one of the largest cities in the world. More than 8 million people live there.

Moscow is situated in the valley of the Moskva river. It was founded more than 850 years ago by prince Yuri Dolgoruki. Moscow is a political, administrative, economic, industrial, educational and cultural centre of the Russian Federation.

Moscow is the seat of our Government. President of Russia lives and works there. The heart of Moscow is Red Square. All the ceremonies are held here.

The Kremlin is the oldest historical and architectural centre of Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin and St. Basil`s Cathedral are the most beautiful masterpieces of Russian architecture.

There are many other places of interest in Moscow. A lot of historical monuments, museums, art galleries and theatres are there in the city. The Historical Museum, the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, the State Tretyakov Gallery are known all over the world. The Bolshoy, Mali and Art theatres are famous too.

During its long history Moscow was exposed to several invasions. In 1237 it fell under the power of the Golden Horde. In 1612 Moscow was occupied by the Polish invaders but they were defeated by the national levy headed by Minin and Pozharsky. The army of Napoleon entered Moscow on September 15, 1812. In 1941 the German armies were defeated not far from Moscow. For heroism of the working people of our capital during the Great Patriotic War Moscow was awarded the title of Hero-City.

Moscow is the port of five seas. Four airports connect Moscow with other parts of our country and many other countries. There are 9 railway stations in Moscow.

Moscow is a city of students. The Academy of Sciences of Russia is also in Moscow.

Every day about one million people come to hospitable Moscow from all over Russia and other countries.

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