Azerbaijan is an amazing country. Everything in it is unique – nature and culture, history and customs and traditions, architecture and much more. Azerbaijan is often called "country of lights" (from "Azer" - fire). Indeed, even before our era, tribes of fire worshippers lived on the territory of modern Azerbaijan. Since that time the country has been preserved the earliest evidence of that age-rock drawings, statues of gods and ancient temples. In addition, the country from ancient times known for its temples of fire worshipers (Ateshgah). On the Absheron Peninsula there is a place called Yanar Dag – "burning mountain". In Nakhchivan, Kalbajar, Lenkoran, Babadag from the earth running out of hot water. In Surakhani there is a temple of fire Ateshgah, at different times revered followers of Zoroastrianism, Hindus and Sikhs.
On the territory of Azerbaijan once there were ancient States Atropatena and Caucasian Albania. Each city of Azerbaijan is peculiar in its own way. The center of ancient quban khanate – the city of Quba – is known for its medieval fortresses and mosques. One of the oldest cities of Azerbaijan – Sheki is famous for its magnificent palaces some of which have been converted to hotels. Particularly noteworthy are the natural beauty, such as canyon Tengah, Afurdzhi waterfall and reserve Gobustan was included in the list of world heritage of UNESCO.
In the list of UNESCO and a quarter old part of Baku Icheri Sheher. Among the tourists from the post-Soviet countries are very popular places in Baku, where the episodes of the film "diamond hand" and "amphibious Man"were filmed.
Azerbaijan will surprise you with its natural conditions: the country is comfortably located the sea coast and rivers, high mountain ranges and plains, semi-deserts and forests. You are waited for by the most beautiful landscapes, waterfalls and mountain rivers, springs with clear water, deep gorges, green meadows, thermal and mineral springs, the purest mountain air.
Tourists relax in resorts of the Caspian sea, enjoy diving, water skiing, motorcycles, and boats. Wishing to improve their shape can visit numerous well-known resorts of Azerbaijan. Due to the unique microclimate Lankaran and Talysh are considered one of the best Spa resorts.
In memory of the trip to this unique country you will have the famous Quba carpets, original Azerbaijani wine, high quality silk, jewelry made of gold and many other Souvenirs.
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The State Hermitage Museum is located in St. Petersburg – the cultural capital of Russia. It is one of the largest museums in the world.
The museum was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has been open to the public since 1852.
Today, the Hermitage is a complex museum. Its main exhibition is located in five buildings situated in the center of St. Petersburg along the Neva river. The main building of the complex is the Winter Palace.
The building of the present (fifth) Winter Palace was built in 1754-1762 by the architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The building is in the style of a magnificent Elizabethan Baroque with Rococo elements.
The first thing that catches one’s eye is the splendor and solemnity of the outer shape of the Winter Palace. Along the perimeter of the building above the cornice there are sculptures and vases, which give the building a gorgeous and elegant look.
The three-storey building of the Winter Palace has four wings and a courtyard.
The building’s facades face the Neva river, the Palace Square and the Admiralty. The main facade is cut with an arch of front drive.
Modern palace is made in emerald colours; columns, cornices and window frames are in white; and stucco molding and the rest decor is made in ocher.
Государственный Музей Эрмитаж находится в Санкт-Петербурге – культурной столице России. Он является одним из крупнейших музеев в мире.
Музей был основан Екатериной Великой в 1764 году и в 1852 году был открыт для посещения публики.
Сегодня Эрмитаж – это сложный музейный комплекс. Его основная экспозиция расположена в пяти зданиях, находящихся в центре Санкт-Петербурга вдоль набережной реки Невы. Главное здание комплекса – Зимний дворец.
Здание нынешнего (пятого) Зимнего дворца было построено в 1754-1762 годах архитектором Бартоломео Франческо Растрелли. Здание выполнено в стиле пышного елизаветинского барокко с элементами рококо.
Первое, что бросается в глаза, – это пышность, праздничность наружного облика Зимнего дворца. По периметру здания над карнизом установлены скульптуры и вазы, что придает зданию великолепный и нарядный вид.
Трехэтажное здание Зимнего дворца имеет четыре флигеля и внутренний двор.
Фасады здания обращены к Неве, Дворцовой площади и Адмиралтейству. Главный фасад прорезан аркой парадного проезда.
Современный дворец выполнен в изумрудных тонах; колонны, карнизы и оконные рамы в белом цвете; лепнина и весь декор выполнены в охре.
Hello my name is Masha. I'm 12 years old. I like to dance and sing. I go to the vocal circle. And I'm dancing through the Internet. I play football I love! I've performed on stage many times, and I like it!
Привет мое имя Маша.Мне 12 лет.Я люблю танцевать и петь.Я хожу на вокальный кружок.А танцевать я учусь через сети интернета Играть в футбол я обожаю!Я много раз уже выступала на сцене,и мне это нравится!