Mark Twain (real name - Samuel Langhorne Clemens), American author, social activist was born in Florida (Missouri, USA) Nov. 30, 1835. He was only 12 years old when his father died, leaving the family in poverty. The boy had to apprentice in a printing house, where he worked as a typesetter's older brother. It was there that he well-read write short articles.
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Марк Твен (настоящее имя – Сэмюэл Лэнгхорн Клеменс), американский писатель, общественный деятель родился во Флориде (штат Миссури, США) 30 ноября 1835 года. Ему было всего 12 лет, когда его отец умер, оставив семью в нужде. Мальчику пришлось пойти учеником в типографию, где работал наборщиком старший брат. Именно там он начитает писать небольшие статьи.
Nowadays Kyiv is a large political, industrial, scientific and cultural centre. Its population is about 3 million. The city lies on both banks of the Dnieper. Kyiv is a garden city; only a seventh part of its territory is occupied by buildings.
Kyiv has a well-developed industry. Its factories and plants produce sea and river transport vessels, air liners, computers,motorcycles, consumer goods.
Kyiv is also one of the largest scientific centres. The Ukrainian Academy of Sciences and many research institutes are famous for their discoveries. More than 10 000 students study at Kyiv Shevchenko National University. There are over 20 higher educational establishments in Kyiv.
Kyiv is also the centre of political life in Ukraine. All major political events take place here.
Kyiv is the largest ancient centre of national Ukrainian culture. There are 20 museums, 1300 libraries, 41 theatres, 121 parks. Kyiv is growing and is being built, it also becomes younger and more beautiful.