Unit 1, Number 1, Exercise 10.0:16
And try to read it in the same manner.0:24
When I first arrived in Moscow, everything appeared to be rather grey and dark.0:31
But as I came to the city centre, there was a dramatic change.0:37
There were so many fantastic buildings with very interesting architecture.0:41
I found Red Square and the Kremlin very impressive and was surprised by the number of churches and cathedrals in and around Moscow.0:47
I got the impression that religion is still at the heart of the Russian culture.0:57
Although a large number of churches are not used for services, they are beautifully kept.1:02
The frescoes and icons are brilliant.1:07
My first journey by metro was unforgettable.1:11
Some of the stations are beautifully decorated.1:15
At one of the stations, I thought I was in a palace.1:18
There were huge chandeliers and wonderful artwork all around.1:22
Moscow is definitely a city of contrasts.1:29
So rich in many ways, yet in other ways quite poor.1:33
There is so much history here, you can feel it everywhere you go.1:38
Everything tells a story.1:42
Demonstrators marching through Red Square, people reading books, magazines and newspapers on the metro.1:45
Modern buildings, shops and the things they sell.1:52
The dramatic changes over recent years are quite evident.1:59
Russia has produced a great number of very creative and talented people.2:04
Theatrical performances, museums and picture galleries.2:10
In fact, all aspects of Russian life prove that Moscow is one of the cities of the world that must be seen, I think, and this is what I'll tell my friends when I come back home.2:14
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