Unit 6 Tyumen
Tyumen Tyumen is the oldest town of Siberia. It was founded on the bank of the Tura river in 1586. Centuries ago, Tyumen was called " the gate of Siberia" because of its historical position and political meaning. The first road in the early 17-th century was built to Tyumen. Moreover, Tyumen is the first station of the Trans-Siberian Railway, built in the late 19-th century. The total area of Tyumen is 235 square kilometers. Tyumen became an administrative centre of Tyumen region in 1944. Nowadays Tyumen region is a vast territory, which is as large as France, Spain, Italy and Austria taken together. The population of modern Tyumen is over 600 000 people. There are more than 125 nationalities in our city who live and work side by side here. Today Tyumen is considered to be a large industrial center. Many branches of industry are developed in the city: machine building, woodworking, power engineering, light and food branches of industry. Companies such as Gazprom, LUKoil and Yukos have much of their activities centered in Tyumen. UTair is also based in Tyumen. Machine-Building Plant, Plant “Electron”, Medical-Equipment Plant, Motor-Building Plant, Tyumen Battery Plant, Tyumen Shipbuilding Plant, Tyumen Plywood factory, Brewery “Ochakovo” are well-known both in Russia and abroad. Now Tyumen is a scientific centre. There are over 50 Research Institutes, 10 Higher Educational Establishments, 15 vocational schools, 101 secondary schools and 146 kindergartens. There are three Universities, four Academies, the Juridical Institute, and different Colleges in our city. A great number of Higher Educational Establishments train qualified and educated specialists for our region. Moreover, Tyumen is a cultural centre. We can’t help admiring wonderful masterpieces of ancient and modern Russian architecture. Many Museums, libraries, theatres and cinemas attract people’s attention nowadays. Tyumenians are very proud of the Theatre of Drama and Comedy. Our Puppet Theatre and Circus are very popular among the children. Tyumen has unique collections of masterpieces in its Museum of Local Studies and Museum of Fine Arts. Tyumen is a birthplace of well-known writer Vladislav Krapivin. He wrote some books about Tyumen. Znamenskaya Church was built in the middle of the 18th century, and it is still one of the most beautiful and famous churches in Russia. The Trinity Monastery is the first stone building in the town and its history dates back to 1741. A lot of wooden houses decorate our city. Now Tyumen is being reconstructed and we hope in a few years it will become even more beautiful. Tyumenians are very proud of their city and its history.
1. Memorize the following words and expressions:
1. woodworking - деревообрабатывающий 2. vocational school – профессиональное училище 3. to admire – восхищаться 4. masterpiece – шедевр 5. ancient – древний; старинный 6. Puppet Theatre – Театр Кукол 7. Circus – Цирк 8. Museum of Local Studies – Краеведческий музей 9. Museum of Fine Arts – Музей изобразительных искусств 10. Monastery – монастырь (мужской) 11. to attract one’s attention– привлекать чье-либо внимание 12. to be proud of – гордиться чем-л./кем-л. 13. church - церковь 14. to decorate - украшать 15. higher educational высшее учебное заведение establishment – 16. Research Institute – научно- исследовательский институт 17. plywood - фанера 18. brewery - пивоваренный завод 19. kindergarten - детский сад
2. Answer the following question:
1) When was Tyumen founded? 2) Why was Tyumen called “the gate of Siberia”? 3) When was Tyumen region founded? 4) What is the population of modern Tyumen? 5) What is the total area of Tymen? 6) What branches of industry are developed in the city? 7) What educational establishments are there in Tyumen? 8) What places of interest are there in the city? 9) When was Znamenskaya Church built? 10) What is the first stone building in Tyumen? 11) Why are Tyumenians very proud of their city?
3. Complete the following sentences: 1) Tyumen was founded … 2) The population of modern Tyumen is … 3) Many branches of industry are … 4) We can’t help … 5) Our Puppet Theatre and Circus are … 6) The Trinity Monastery is … 7) Tyumenians are … 8) Znamensky Church was built … 9) Today Tyumen is considered … 10) Tyumen became an administrative centre …
4. Say if statements are True (T) or False (F). Correct False statements.
1) Today Tyumen is considered to be a large industrial center. 2) Tyumen is a birthplace of well-known writer Vladislav Krapivin. 3) It was founded on the bank of the Tura river in 1568. 4) Tyumen became an administrative centre of Tyumen region in 1944. 5) There are more than 25 nationalities in our city who live and work side by side here. 6) The Trinity Monastery is the first wooden building in the town and its history dates back to 1741. 7) The total area of Tyumen is 235 square kilometers.
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