My hometown visitors guide Чернявски Анна-Мар 8 класс

My hometown visitors guide. Чернявски Анна-Мар 8 класс школы№ 5

Yaroslavl History. Yaroslavl has a 1000 -year history and named for Yaroslav the Wise, the Kievan prince responsible for bring Christianity to Rus. Yaroslavl is sai have been founded when Yaroslav visited the settlement and killed the local's sacred bear with an ax. During a surge in development during 16 th and 17 th centuries, Yaroslavl rivaled Moscow in size and grandeu Yaroslavl's oldest structures date fr this time and lend the city the air of Russia so prized in modern times.

Volkov Theatre. F. Volkov academic drama theatre plays an outstand role in the cultural life of Yaroslavl being the ancestor of Russian theatre. In 1750 Fyodor Vol founded the first Russian professional theatre in Yaroslavl. The present building of theatre was erected in 1 at the place of the old theatre. Decorative design facades was performed in neo-classicism. Sculp composition representing muses is placed in the large arch above four-pillar portico. Even before the October Revolution theatre was considered to be one of the best provincial theat The outstanding actors M. S. Shepkin, P. A. Strepetova, I. M. Moscwin, M. N. Ermolova, K. S. Stanislavsky, V. I. Kachalov worked on its st

Church of Elijah the Prophet. The Church of Elijah the Prophet is a notable monum the Russian Art culture of the 17 th century that ha played a significant role in the development of Yaroslavl architectural and painting school. The church was built in 1647 -1650 on the site of two s temples at the account of the richest local mercha brothers the Skripins. Initially it was situated on th territory of their estate. Yet, after Yaroslavl’s reconstruction after the plan of 1778 the Church o Elijah the Prophet became a centre of the administrative square, one of the main architectur installations of the town. Since 1920. The Church of Elijah the Prophet is a real treasury of ancient Russian art that enshrines the memory of the talent of many best masters: architects, painters, smiths, goldsmiths and carvers. As to the architectural forms, wall painting and composition of icons, the temple of Elijah belongs to the most expressive and perfect architectural ensembles of the 17 th century. It is one of the Yaroslavl monume s preserved most entirely and well. In 1898 - 1904 the Church of Elijah the Prophet has undergone large-scale restoration works at the account of I. A. Vakhromeyev.

yaroslavl planetarium. Said to be the country’s best planetarium, the Yaroslavl Planetarium stands as a unique piec architecture in the middle of the city. Built in 2011, which was declared the Year of Cosmonautics in Russia, this building truly is unprecedented when it comes to the nation’s cultural and educational centres. In a city renowned for a thousand years of history, the planetarium is almost like someth out of this world compared to the other buildings in Yaroslavl. In emerald green glass huge cupola rises from the ground. However, the most stunning and evocative sight is when it is dark outside. The lower parts of the building are illuminated in red, whilst t dome itself is lit by multi-coloured LED lights, giving an illusion of a sphere floating through space.

teator young spectator The Young Spectator’s Theatre named aft Vampilov was founded as the Theatre o Working Youth in January 1928. In 193 theatre got a permanent room and began to stage plays for children. The theatre was officially renamed the Youn Spectator’s Theatre in 1937. In 1987 theatre was named after the eminent Siberian playwright. Alexander Vampilov. On the stage of theatre performances for scho -age children as well as plays by Russian and foreign classical authors meant for elder spectators are produced

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Because of its powerful walls the Spaso. Preobrazhensky Monastery, laid down in 1216 was used as the acropolis and center of defens Since that time the monastery also housed the treasury. Now it is the most interesting sight o Yaroslavl. Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is considere be the oldest building in Yaroslavl. It was laid down 1216 году. The older building was only Assumption Cathedral, which was erected in 1215, but it was blown up in 1937, and was reconstructed only in 2010. Now the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery is a museum. There are held permanent expositions, including «The Song of Igor's Campaign» in the Bishop's House. As it is known, the only copy of this piece of the ancient Rus' culture is kept there.