overview of the kremlin

HA NOI OPEN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF TOURISM



ASSIGNMENT 2B
WORLD WONDERS
THE KREMLIN


CLASS : A
2
K
15

GROUP MEMBERS : 1. LÊ THỊ THU HUYỀN
2. TRẦN DIỆU HUYỀN

HA NOI _ JUNE 2008

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OVERVIEW OF THE KREMLIN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A : INTRODUCTION……………………………………….4
PART B : BODY…………………………………………………… 5
PART C : CONCLUSION………………………………………… 11
PART D : RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………… 11
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A - INTRODUCTION.
In the 2A course, we did an assignment called “Book Report”. It helps us
to improve reading comprehension, note-taking skills, report writing skills.
Besides, it also widen our knowledge about tourism. And in the 2B course,
we have to do assignment called “World Wonder”. This is a extremely
effeetive to learn English. So, what is “World Wonder” assignment ? It’s
report which is to be a minium of 6 A
4
-sized pages in length about a World
wonder. For this assignment, students have to work in group of two. There are
two member of our group:
1. LE THI THU HUYEN
2. TRAN DIEU HUYEN
Our assignment includes 3 main parts: the introduction, the body and the
conclution. In addition to a little photograph, table of contents, back cover and
recommendations…ect………
As you know, there are many World Wonders such as: the Great Pyramid
Of Giza, the Hanging Garden Of Babylon, the Statue Of Zeus at Olympia, the
Great Wall Of China……. And Moscow Kremlin is one of that World
Wonders. Kremlin is the stronghold of Moscow and its historical center.
To get here by public transportation you can take the light green line to
Teatralnaya or the line to Okhotny Ryad, or the dark blue line to Ploshchad
Revolutsii. The Kremlin has been built and rebuilt since the time that Moscow
was first mentioned in writing in 1147. It once had white walls that was in
14
th
century. In the end of the 15 century Kremlin was totally rebuilt and most
of its current appearance dates to that time.
Moscow Kremlin fortress was one of the most fortified in Europe, even
more than the ones in Milan and Krakow. The red bick walls with 20

towers
were never captured bt the enemies. Nowadays Kremlin palace is an official
resideuce of the President of Russian Federation. All that reasons prove that
the Kremlin is a World Wonder!!!

CHIEF EDITOR
LE THI THU HUYEN
TRAN DIEU HUYEN

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B - BODY
THE KREMLIN
I- INTRODUCTION OF RUSSIA WHERE THE KREMLIN IS
LOCATED
The Kremlin is located in the centre of Moscow in
Russia. Russia is the largest country on the world,
stretches out from Eastern Europe to the bank of Pacific
Ocean. The area of Moscow is about 17.075.4900 km2, approximately equals
to the total area of America and China.
The population of Russia ranks number 8 over the world, after China, India,
America, Indo, Brazil, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Russia has the low average density of population, crowded in Ural and the
South east of Silberi. Russia is the country of 160 nationalities.
Visiting Russia, you should go to Moscow first - the capital of Russia. Then
you should go to Kremlin - the symbol of Russia. Nowadays, Kremlin is one
of the most ancient museums in the world. Near Kremlin is Red Square, a
complex of unique architectures, a symbol and a precious stone in Russia.You
can see Lenin Mausoleum in this complex.
Then, you should visit Moscow Metrol - an underground palace - the metrol.

It is the most famous modern underground of the world. Away from Moscow
600km is Saint Petecbua, the city of tourism and famous architecture.
Besides, in Russia, there are some beautiful sports: Elbrus
mountain, Kamchatka waterfall, Baikal lake, Petergof in Saint
Peterburg, Vasily Blazlvennyi church…
Russian foods: famous specialties food in Russia is black bread
and vodka. Almost Russian foods are cooked in soup and have
lots of butter. Russia is also famous for smoked out meat, tuna,
sasulut, Russian cake with fish egg, cool soup, salad

II- HISTORY OF THE KREMLIN
The Kremlin is known as one of the most famous wonders of the world. It is
located in the centre of Moscow and is the symbol of this city. In Russian,
"Kremlin" means "Inside the city".
The Kremlin stand outs with splendid architecture. It can be said that the
Kremlin is among the largest museum all over the world. It has some
petitions, clothing of Russian Kings, which are used in important events, and
also their precious symbols, property are preserved in cathedrals.
The Kremlin was constructed in traditional architecture of Russia. It was built
in 1156, a wooden architecture at first, like a small city. Cathedral is the main
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architecture of Kremlin. It was built in red stone, with the association of many
Italian architects. Kremlin has the triangle shape, with the area of 275.000
m2.
The wall of Kremlin was paved with red stone. At the peak of 5 highest
towers, there are 5-branch star,which is made of red quarzt, has the diameter
of about 6m. Whether day or night, these stars always sparkle in the Moscow
sky.
Kremlin is one of the greatest buildings- a wonder - an invincible palace of
Russia.

III- LEGENDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KREMLIN:
“KREMLIN’S SECRET TUNNEL”.
In the 16th century, Ivan Emperor raised the idea of making a tunnel under
the palace. In 17th century, one tunnel was connected Kremlin with the palace
of Galitzine, in the centre of Moscow. The most ancient secret tunnel was
built by Italian architects, when they began to build Kremlin as a request of
Ivan III For example, the road under tower of Kremlin. Another way to go
into The history museum and Chinese Town. The third way to go to Moskova
river. Some secrret ways is built to run away in the war. Ivan Emprior built a
secret palace outside Moscow. It’s the Youssoupov palace, a system of long
tunnel connects the Youssoupov with the Kremlin. There are a lot of double
walls at the Kremlin palace of worship. And there are many secret rooms to
avoid to burning and stealing. Here has a great deal of treasure. Away from
capital centre 2Km , a underground city which is located in Moscou Ramniki
is connected with the Kremlin. It’s built at underground where is deep from
70m to 120m. Beside, a underground city is large to full of 120.000 people.
There are many large rooms with model equipment, a lot of service as wash
and iron, ready-made….here has a little kitchen and foods to use during 30
years. It’s built in the war to take precaution nuclear war.
IV- KREMLIN’S TOURSIM VALUE.
The Kremlin is one of the largest museum in the world. The state Armory
contains the weath of the stars, including the crown jewels used at the royal
coronations. The exhibits range from court clothes to the royal carriages.
There is magnificent display of the unique eggs sculpted by Faberge. All
reasons explain why tourists like it so much. Every year, there are many
visitors to visit. They often go there on the first of Apirl, the best time to visit
is the spring. This is also a good chance for them explore about fascinating
Russian. It is not possible to enter any of the Government buildings at the
Kemlin. However, ther are still many churches and cathedrals inside that
visitors can explore. Moreover, tourists can see the Emperor Cannon which

was built in 1500’s and is the world’s largest cannon or the Emperor Bell
which is the world’s largest (20ft.tall). At the entrance to the Kremlin (where
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they sell tickets) is also a good place ro buy T-shirts from street vendors. And
places which tourists can visit include: the Assumption Cathedral,
Annunciation Cathedral, Archangel’s cathedral’ Ivan the great Bell-Tower,
Church of laying our lady’s Holy robe, Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell.
Overall the Kremlin is a wonderful place to visit as you really do get a felling
buildings throughout history.
V- ADVICE FOR VISITORS.
Next to some useful advices for tourist going here. Knowing about the
weather and climate of the country you intend to visit is always recommend.
This knowledge may effect the time of year you choose to travel to your
destinations as well as what sort of clothing you wear. Russia ia a very large
country and as such , its weather changes from region to region. The summer
months are only a few degrees cooler than most other parts of the world,
while the winter months are extremely cold-getting colder th further worth
one goes. It’s a good idea to look up the predicted temperatures so that you
will be better prepared for them.
Besides, may be you have problems. Example for, your visa is not registered
in a polile. You have 3 days to register your visa but cops pretends that they
dont’s know about it. If you are not going to pay thay say that you’ll be taken
to police department. In this case, 1
st
advice: Don’t be lieve it and don’t pay
anyway! Thay just need your money. They don’t need you. If they understand
that your are not going to pay they’ll leave you. The 2
nd
advice: if cop wants
money anyway, give hime 50 rubels (about 2$) and say that you don’t have

money. All money left in a hotel. This is last price you can pay! But don’t pay
anything if you know that everything is ok with you.
As you know, nowadays Kremlin palace is an official residence of the
President of Russian Fe deration. So, you can visit just part of the Kremlin
territory. To visit it you should buy ticket in the ticket office which is in the
Alexander’s Garden, western side of the Kremlin. Your ticket only allows
entrance to each of these places once so see everything you want to before
you leave. Moscow is a great city. Allow for a minium of 3 full days. But if
you have time, and money, stay for a week.

VI- “HUE TEMPLE AND MAUSOLEUMS” IS ONE OF THE
WORLD WONDERS IN VIET NAM.



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If the Kremlin is strong hold of Russian , Hue Temple and Mausoleums is the
most brilliant specimens of Viet Nam’s ancient architeure. The Temple was
built in 1845 as the Bao Dinh palace by then emperor Thieu Tri in the area
now known as Tay Loc word in Hue’s royal citadel. Since 1885, when the
royal citadel was lost to the French, the palace has been remained unoccupied.
In 1908, the wooden structure was moved to its present location at 3 Le Truc
street, some 3 Km from the previons location. It was turned into the long An
Temple and used as a library for the imperial training school for maindarins
of the Nguyen Dynasty.
In 1925, Emperor Khai Dinh signed a decree to use it the Khai Dinh Museum.
The building was renamed the Hue Royal Citadel Antique Museum after the
liberation of the South in 1975. the architecture of Hue Temple wonderfully
mixed with the romantic nature of this land. Speaxing about Hue Temple, the
Vietnamese used to understand it as the very history of a Royal Temple with

its unique and aldest system of palatial architectures and Mausoleums that
still remain in Viet Nam. Similar to the Kremlin, Hue Temple where all
predecessor of the Nguyen Kings and lords were worshipped.
Hue Temple is one of the most valuable heritages in Viet Nam.
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BEAUTY_SPOT IN RUSSIA

SAINT PETERBOURG ĐÔNXCÔI MONASTERY


POCOROP CHURCH XPAXKI CHURCH
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ELBRUS RED SQUARE


BAIKAL LAKE PORKROVSKI PALACE OF WORSHIP
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C – CONCLUSION.
After 3 weeks rearching, we finished our assignment. We feell very
satisfield with it. There are 10 pages in our final assignment. Every part is
very clear and easy. Besides it, for our assignment, there are overall the
Kremlin is a wonderful place to visit as you really do get a felling of the
power that has come from these buildings throughout history.
It’s isn’t very difficult for us to do this assignment. Because we gain a lot
of valuable skills and experience from the assignment. And my partner and I
understand each other very much. Especially, we received carefully helping
from our teacher. That’s some advantages of doing it. But there are some
disavantages such as: vocabulary, time…the teacher don’t accept copying. So,
we spent a lot of times translating that into English from Vietnamese. At that

time, we have to take different exams. We’re really stressfull. Although we
try our best, our assignment isn’t good as we expected. So, we hope that the
teachers give useful advices to us to complete it more effectively.
Generally speaking, this is really English learning method for tourism
students. It brings us a lot of of benefits. It helps us gain more knowledge in
tourism, history, art…
Notonly in Viet Nam but also in the world…
This is also a chance for us to learn to work in pairs effectively, how to
support each other which all will be useful for our future carreer.
As for me, doing assignment isn’t very difficult! We highly recommend
this method. Thank the teacher for helping us to finish this assignment so
much!!!

D – RECOMMENDATIONS.
In my opinion, this exercise is very interesting but a World Wonder
report part which ia to be a minium of 4 pages is too short for us to do. I think
that should be a minium of 6 pages is best. So , we can write more
informations about it!!!
THE END
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PHOTOGRAPHS ABOUT HUE TEMPLE



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