Baikal is one of the oldest lakes in the world and the deepest lake in the world. Baikal is one of the ten largest lakes in the world. Its average depth is about 730 meters, maximum – 1637 meters. In 1996 Baikal was included in the UNESCO world heritage list. The valley of geysers is one of the largest geyser fields in the world and the only one in Eurasia. The valley of Geysers is located in Kamchatka in Kronotsky state biosphere reserve. At the confluence of the Geyser and Noisy on the territory of about 2 km. kV is about 20 large geysers and many sources periodically emit fountains of almost boiling water or hot steam. The monument erected on Mamayev Kurgan – a monumental and majestic ensemble "Heroes of the battle of Stalingrad" – captured the epic of the courage and fearlessness of the defenders of Stalingrad during the fierce battle for the city. The main monument of the composition, a giant sculpture “Motherland calls” The sculpture is a 52-meter-high figure of a woman, rapidly moving forward and calling for her sons. Mamayev Kurgan is called the main height of Russia, a sacred place for all Slavs. Peterhof is a Palace and Park ensemble on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, 29 km from St. Petersburg. Located in the city of Peterhof . From it comes the name of the Peterhof road. It is under the jurisdiction of the State Museum-reserve "Peterhof". St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Cathedral) is one of the most famous sights of Russia. For many inhabitants of the planet Earth it is a symbol of Moscow. One of the oldest churches in Russia, one of the most beautiful decorations in Moscow, the first in the list of the most important symbols of Russia. Weathering pillars (outliers) on the man-Pupu-ner plateau are the hallmark of the Urals. Once the weathering Poles were objects of worship Mansi. In connection with the mysterious origin of these pillars, the local population — Mansi, Komi and Russian — created various legends about their appearance. Once upon a time, Elbrus was an active volcano, and now it is listed in the group of the largest extinct volcanoes of the planet. Elbrus is the highest volcanic peak, following behind her, mount Damavand is inferior to the Elbrus at the altitude of 38 metres. The height of Elbrus is 5642 meters. Few volcanic mountains of the globe surpass Elbrus in height.
Past Continuous:
1-When you telephoned I was having dinner.
2-The baby was sleeping oundly when I went to wake him.
3-She was talking ith Mr Smith when I saw her in the South.
4-The accident happened while they were travelling in the South.
5-When I got up this morning ,the sun was shining brightly.
6-At seven o'clock,when you telephoned ,I was reading the newspaper.
7-Mary was playing the piano when I arrived.
8-Helen fell just as she was getting off the bus.
9-The wind was blowing hard when I came to work this morning..
