Volga is one of the great rivers of Europe. Rivers of Russia, it is the sixth place, behind in catchment area only the giant Siberian rivers - the Ob, Yenisei, Lena, Amur and Irtysh. It takes its origin in the Valdai Hills where a source take the key, fastening wooden house near the village of Volgin. Mark source 225 m above sea level. Volga flows into the Caspian Sea. The river - 3690 km, basin area km2.Volgu 1,380,000 divided into three parts: the upper Volga - from the source to the mouth of the Oka, Middle Volga - the confluence of the Oka River to the mouth of the Kama and Lower Volga - the confluence of the Kama River to the Caspian Sea. After the construction of the Kuibyshev reservoir boundary between the middle and lower Volga usually considered zhigulevskogo HPP above Samara. During the Civil War of 1918-1920 occurred in the Volga major military action, and it has acquired an important military-strategic importance. Since the late 30's. 20th century Volga began to be used also as a source of hydroelectric power. During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45, on the Volga was the largest battle of Stalingrad 1942-43.
Волга является одной из самых больших рек: Европы. Среди рек России она занимает шестое место, уступая по площади водосбора лишь сибирским рекам-гигантам - Оби, Енисею, Лене, Амуру и Иртышу. Свое начало она берет на Валдайской возвышенности где за исток принимают ключ, крепленный деревянным срубом у д. Волгине. Отметка истока 225 м над уровнем моря. Впадает Волга в Каспийское море. Длина реки - 3690 км, площадь бассейна 1380000 км2.Волгу принято делить на три части: верхняя Волга - от истока до устья Оки, средняя Волга - от впадения Оки до устья Камы и нижняя Волга - от впадения Камы до Каспийского моря. После сооружения Куйбышевского водохранилища границей между средней и нижней Волгой обычно считают Жигулевскую ГЭС выше Самары. Во время Гражданской войны 1918-1920 на Волге происходили крупные военные действия, и она приобрела важное военно-стратегическое значение. С конца 30-х гг. 20 века Волга начинает использоваться также и как источник гидроэнергии. В период Великой Отечественной войны 1941-45 на Волге произошла крупнейшая Сталинградская битва 1942-43.
1) Dear Sam
Hi, how are you? It's awful here. I hope you're having a good holiday than we are. The weather's rainy . Every day has been cold and terrible , so we stay indoors all day. The food in the hotel is disgusting - I just can't eat it! Our room is at the back of the hotel and it's dark and small . There's no room for all our things. There's nothing to do. I've read three very boring books and watched some stupid quiz shows on TV. I'm miserable so . I can't wait to get home!
Robbie
2) Dear Robbie
Hi, how are you?
It's great here. We're having a really better holiday. We've been very lucky with the weather - it's sunny . We go to the beach every day because it's hot and perfect . The food in the hotel is delicious . I've eaten a lot. Our room has three beds in it and looks out over the sea, it's so light and big . I've read three very books interesting about the history oh this area. In the evenings we've watched some funny films on TV - and laughed. I'm so happy here. I don't want to go home!
Sam
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