HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OF MOSCOW

Vera Solntseva

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OF MOSCOW

THE PUSHKIN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts was founded by professor Ivan Tsvetaev.The museum building wasdesigned by Roman Kleinand Vladimir Shukhov. Itopened its doors to the public in May 1912.

MOSCOW UNIVERSITY

Moscow State University is the oldest in Russia. It was founded in 1755 by outstanding Russian scientist and encyclopedist Mikhail Lomonosov

THE KREMLIN

The Kremlin at the centre of Moscow is an outstanding historical and architectural monument that serves as a symbol for Russia.

THE BOLSHOI THEATRE

Designed by Bove and Mikhailov and builtin1824 it is a master-piece of neo-classicaldesign. Its history is link-ed with F.Shaliapin and L.Sobinov, G.Ulanova and O.Lepeshinskaya. The Bolshoi Theatre company is more than 200 years

old and it is famous throughout the world.

THE STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The museum was foun- ded in 1872 by I.Zabelin and A.Uvarov interested in promotion of Russian history and national self awareness. The board of trustees composed of S.Solovyov and Klyuchevskiy. The project of

the building was done by V.Sherwood.

CITY HALL

The splendid two-storied palace in Classicism style wasPut up in 1778-1782 by architect M.Kaza-kov. The building was intended for MoscowGoverner-General Z.Chernyshev. Nowadays

it houses the City Hall.

ST.BASIL CATHEDRAL

St.Basil Cathedral is one of the most outstanding monuments of Old Russian architecture. It was designed by Russian architects Barma and Postnik in the 16th century.

The cathedral is a symmetrical ensemble of 8 chapels surrounding the 9th one.

CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR

In 1812 Russian Em-peror Alexander I sig-ned an order to build atemple dedicated to-Russian victory over Napoleon in Moscow. Built in1883 by Konstantin Ton, the cathedral was blown up in 1931 to be restored in 2000.

KITAI-GOROD

Kitai-gorod is one of the oldest parts of

Moscow. It is well known that in the 11th century it was already inhabited. The

name has nothing to do with China. Most probably it comes from the old Russian word “kita” that means a bunch of poles.

KUSKOVO-ESTATE

The unique monu-ment of the 18th cen-tury it used to be thesummer residence ofSheremetyev Counts. Magnificent construc-tions such as the Palace,Grotto,Hermitage,old church, and Italian and Dutch houses survived until nowadays.

QUIZ

1. Who founded the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts? Ivan Tsvetaev

2. When was Moscow State University founded? In 1755

3. What monument serves as a symbol of Russia? The Kremlin

4. Where did G.Ulanova and O.Lepeshinskaya dance? In the Bolshoi theatre

QUIZ

5. Who did the board of trustees compose of? S.Solovyov and Kluchevskiy

6. What does this building house nowadays? The City hall

7. How many chapels does St.Basil cathedral consist of? 9 chapels

QUIZ

8. What temple is dedicated to Russia’s victory over Napoleon? Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

9. What does “kita” mean? A bunch of poles.

10. Where can you find Italian and Dutch houses in Moscow? In Kuskovo estate.