ancient an unknown author
to be situated, in a high-patriotic note
in a picturesque spot suburbs
in the heart of in the forest-steppe zone
the Central Black Soil Zone with a warm moderate-humid climate
the Russian Federation the main branches of industry
to be very important metal-working, machine building
at the crossroads of chemical and light industries
main lines and high ways an enterprise
with a rich historical past a great number of joint-ventures
to be connected with to be registered
the history of the Russian state to have a good opportunity
referring to the results of cultural outlook
archaeological excavations the regional drama theatre
historians the puppet theatre
to assume theatre of young spectators
to be founded as a fortress the picture gallery
the Kiev Princedom picture pavilions
in the reign of the planetarium
approximately in philharmonic society
on the bank of thanks to industry and diligence of
to be mentioned in townsmen
in the Pechyor Patericon a tribute for
to be compiled by a rich thousand-year-old history
the monk-chronicler living and future generations
the valour of Kursk dwellers
in the world-famous poem
to be written by
III. Questions to the text :
1. Where is Kursk situated ?
2. What role does it play in the life of our country ?
3. When and where was it founded ?
4. Is there any explanation to the town's name ?
5. When and where was it first mentioned ?
6. Where can we find the lines about the valour of Kursk dwellers?
7. What is it nowadays ?
8. What is its population about ?
9. What territory does it occupy ?
10. What are the main branches of industry in Kursk ?
11. How many enterprises are there ?
12. What can you say about the educational institutions of Kursk ?
13. What places of interest can you visit here ?
14. Do you like your native town ?