Astrakhan is situated on the Volga, not far from the Caspian sea.
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The city has an interesting history. There was an ancient city Ityl in the third century on the right bank of the river. It was a capital of the Khasaren.
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In old chronicle we can read the name “Astrakhan” or “Adshitarkhan”. But in 14-th century Timur’s troops destroyed the city, and it was restored in 15-th century again and became the capital of khanats.
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In 1556 Ivan the Terrible combined Astrakhan khanate and Russia. In two years the city was built on the left bank of the Volga. So began the history of modern Astrakhan.
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It became a great trade centre in the south of Russia.
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The Kremlin was built in Astrakhan in 16-th century with many towers and Troitsky Cathedral.
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Peter the Great founded the Admiralty. He has built a port in the south of Russia.
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Astrakhan is a big and beautiful city now. There are more than 500 thousand inhabitants in it.
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There is a seaport , an airport, a railway station, a river boat station in the city. Shipbuilding and Fishery are highly developed in Astrakhan. Universities, institutes, colleges, three theatres, museums, a Gallery, many churches are there in Astrakhan.
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Historical monuments, beautiful buildings, parks and gardens are worth seeing. The Kremlin with the Uspensky Cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture.
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The symbol of Astrakhan is “Caspian rose” - a lotus.
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Our city is 450! It is very beautiful. We love it very much. We are proud of its sights and its people!
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The presentation was made by: Lutseva Irina, Khudaeva Maria. Leader: Bykova Natalya Nikolayevna.