My native city Kovrov

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My Native City Kovrov
Автор: Журавлева И.В.,
преподаватель ГБПОУ ВО «КПГК»

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Аннотация
• Данная презентация имеет краеведческую направленность и
рекомендована для применения на занятиях по английскому языку
со студентами 1 курса профессиональных образовательных
учреждений в рамках изучения темы «Родной город».
Актуальность данной разработки заключается в реализации ряда
главных задач современного образования: формирования
гражданской позиции, чувства патриотизма и решения
коммуникативной задачи в рамках заявленной темы. Содержание
текста призвано стимулировать познавательный интерес
учащихся к истории своего края.
• Презентация содержат основные сведения о географическом
положении, истории, экономике, образовательных учреждениях,
известных людях, достопримечательностях г. Коврова. Они
сопровождаются красочными иллюстрациями.
• В конце презентации студентам предлагается используемая
лексика в алфавитном порядке и вопросы для контроля понимания
материала.

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Geographical Position
Kovrov is located on both banks of the Klyazma River, 64 km
to the north-east of Vladimir and 250 km to the east of Moscow.
The total area of Korov is 57.4 sq. km.

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Population
The population of Kovrov is about 140, 000. It is the second
largest city in the Vladimir region.

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History
According to legend, in the winter of 1157 Prince Andrey
Bogolyubsky returning from Suzdal to Starodub lost his way in the
local forests and accidentally went out to Elifan-hunter’s hut. In honor
of the Prince's miraculous rescue at Christmas the wooden church of the
Nativity of Christ was built on the high bank of the Klyazma. The
village of Elifanovka located here was called Rozhdestvenskoe village
by the name of this temple.
In the 13th century the village became a part of the Starodub
Principality. In 1778 it received the title of a county town.

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Сoat of Arms
•Hares were found in large number near
Kovrov.
•The lion is the coat of arms of Vladimir.
•The golden tower crown with five teeth is
an indicator of the status of an urban
district.
•Crossed swords symbolize the title of the
City of Military Glory.
•Gold is a symbol of wealth, stability,
respect and intelligence.
•Silver is the personification of purity,
perfection
of
peace
and
mutual
understanding.
•Red colour means work, strength and
beauty.
•Green colour means nature, health and
youth.

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Economy
By the beginning of the 20th century Kovrov had become one of the largest
industrial centers of Vladimir region. There were railway workshops, a
weaving factory, an iron foundry, brick factories, a steam mill and a sawmill in
the city. During the Great Patriotic War V.A. Degtyarev Plant (ZID) became the
country's main enterprise for the production of anti-tank and other types of
weapons. In 2011 Kovrov was awarded the title of "The City of Military
Glory".
Modern Kovrov is a large industrial center of Russia specializing in defense
industry, mechanical engineering and metalworking. It is also famous for its
textile industry. In 1993 the factory “Kovrov clay toy“ was founded.

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Education
There are 46 kindergartens, 19 schools, six technical colleges and one
medical college in Kovrov. They provide a high-quality base for admission to
higher education institutions. Kovrov State Technological Academy named
after V.A. Degtyarev is the only technical higher education institution in
Vladimir region. It is one of the leading universities in Russia that trains
qualified specialists for the high-tech sector of the economy.

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Famous People
S. Nikitin (1926 -1973)
a Soviet writer
A. Kolesov (1834 – 1902)
a Russian portrait and
icon painter

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Famous People
V. Degtyarev (1879 - 1949)
a Russian and Soviet small arms
designer
I. Jacunski (1916 – 1983)
a soviet scientist, a participant in the
creation of the first artificial Earth
satellite

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Sights
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky
Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Nativity of
Christ
The cathedral was built from red
brick in Russian romantic style in
1870-1884.
The stone temple in the traditional
architecture style was erected instead
of the wooden church of the Nativity
of Christ in 1778.

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Sights
Kovrov Historical and
Memorial Museum
The Stele “Kovrov - the City
of Military Glory”

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Sights
V.A. Degtyarev
Park
Historical and
Memorial park

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Sights
Dobrograd
Museum-Estate of the Taneyevs
Sports Resort Dobrograd located
in 10 km from Kovrov is a center
for health, outdoor activities, sports
and free time.
The Estate of the Taneevs located
in a picturesque village of Marinino in
27 km from Kovrov was founded in
the 17th century. It is associated with
the name of composer Sergey Taneev.

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Welcome to our city!
Square of the 200th Anniversary

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Vocabulary
anti-tank - противотанковый
artificial – искусственный
brick factory – кирпичный завод
cathedral - собор
church – церковь
clay - глина
сoat of arms – герб
county - уездный
enterprise – предприятие
estate - поместье
glory - слава
higher education institution - вуз
high-tech - высокотехнологичный
industrial – промышленный
iron foundry – чугунолитейный цех
(to) locate- располагать(ся)
mechanical engineering –
машиностроение
metalworking – металлообработка
picturesque - живописный
population – население
resort - курорт
satellite - спутник
sawmill – лесопилка
small arms – стрелковое оружие
steam mill – паровая мельница
temple – храм
title – статус
weaving – ткацкий
workshop – мастерская

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Questions
1. What is the geographical position of Kovrov?
2. When does the history of Kovrov as a city begins?
3. What can you see on the coat of arms of Kovrov?
4. What are the chief industries of Kovrov?
5. What educational institutions are there in Kovrov?
6. What famous people of Kovrov can you name?
7. What places of interest of Kovrov do you know?
8. What title was Kovrov awarded in 2011?

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Thank you for
your attention!!