Answer the questions: 1. How old is Moscow? 2. Where is Moscow situated? 3. Who founded Moscow? When? 4. Was Kiev the capital of Russia? When was it? 5. Who moved the capital of Russia to a new city? 6. What city became the capital of Russia in the 18-th century? Look at the names of the cities and say when they were founded: Example: Lugansk was founded in 1795 Dmitrov – 1154 Yaroslavl – 1010 Pskov – 903 Moscow – 1147 Vladimir – 1108 Suzdal – 1024 St.Petersburg – 1703 Rostov – 862 Novgorod - 859
Moscow is 874 years old.Moscow is situated in western Russia.Moscow was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy in 1147.Kiev was the capital of Russia in the 9th century.Ivan the Terrible moved the capital of Russia to a new city in the 16th century.St. Petersburg became the capital of Russia in the 18th century.Dmitrov was founded in 1154Yaroslavl was founded in 1010Pskov was founded in 903Moscow was founded in 1147Vladimir was founded in 1108Suzdal was founded in 1024St. Petersburg was founded in 1703Rostov was founded in 862Novgorod was founded in 859