Kiev - capital of our country is very large and the oldest city on the banks of the Dnieper. From the " Tale of Bygone Years " I know the legend about the foundation of Kiev three brothers Kyi, Schek and Khoryv and their sister Lybed on the hill above the Dnieper , which is now called the Old Kiev . The eldest of the brothers Kyi, became the prince of the tribe of the field, and according to the chronicler Nestor first began to reign in Kiev , around the second half of the V century. Having conquered Kiev in 882 , Oleg prophetic , as said "The Tale of Bygone Years" , said: " Let this city be the mother of Russian cities ." That is probably all I knew about the city, which was going to spend a whole week .
On the first day of your stay in Kiev, I was convinced that it is a city with a developed industry , modern residential quarters , wonderful historical monuments . Much left in it from the legendary city that struck numerous foreign guests with its power and splendor. You can spend hours wandering along the streets , squares and admire. My aunt and uncle for a week introduced me to this wonderful city . Where I just visited : at the Independence Square in Kiev-Pechersk Lavra , the botanical garden, Gidropark , at ENEA and even rose to the funicular. I admired the Sofia cathedral, founded by Yaroslav the Wise ,
walked through Mariinsky Park , where the residence of the President of Ukraine - the Mariinsky Palace , and nearby there is a building of the Verkhovna Rada .
But most of all I liked the capital. A walk along this famous street, we went on a Sunday , this day was especially crowded. There I saw the show mimes, looked tender youth dance groups , saw filmed TV show " Karaoke on the Maidan ."
Khreschatyk - small but wide street with beautiful shops and cozy cafes, one of which we had lunch . Near Khreschatyk is no less famous Independence Square. Recently there has ended reconstruction, and now this place - and the most visited by tourists and citizens , especially on holidays and weekends. On the square is the stele of Independence statue of Michael the Archangel - patron saint of the city, and underneath are the distance between Kiev and all regional centers of Ukraine. The special charm of the area give the fountains and a variety of beautiful colors.
Kiev can talk about for a long time . But, unfortunately , I limited the scope of school composition . I can only add that I often share my experiences with parents and friends again and again show the photos that did during those memorable vacation and dream about how I will go back to this wonderful city , because I still have so much to learn about it !
1. What are you doing here? — I am preparing for my report. — How long have you been prepareing for it? — Oh, I have been working since morning. 2. He had been teaching at school for five years when the war broke out. 3. She has been studying English since last year. 4. What are you reading? — I am reading a magazine. — How long have you been reading it? — I have been reading it for half an hour. 5. She had lived in Moscow for ten years when her sister came to live with her. 6. Our teacher has come. Now he is speaking with our monitor. 7. They were speaking when I looked at them. 8. I had been walking for about an hour when I saw a little house not far from the river. 9. When he had read the newspaper, he gave) it to his brother. 10. He left for Rostov in 1990 and since then he has been living there. 11. At this time tomorrow we will be discussing your report. 12. Now she is reading the book which I gave her yesterday. 13. Have you ever been to London? — Yes, I was there last summer. 14. What is your friend doing now? — She is having dinner. She usually has dinner at this time. 15. I have bought a new dress. I will show it to you tomorrow when youcome to my place. 16. So you begin working tomorrow! And who will take care of your children when you are done to work? 17. Hello, Peter! Where are you going? — I am going to the library.
