Презентация на тему: Emblems and symbols of Saint Petersburg

Emblems and symbols of Saint Petersburg

a) a shield [∫i:ld] is a broad piece of metal that soldiers carry to be protected from being hit b) a coat of arms is a pattern which is painted on a shield. It is used by a noble family, town, university, etc. as their special sign c) a sceptre [‘septə] is a short rod which is carried by a king or queen on ceremonial occasions as a sign of power d) a seal is the official mark of a government or a company e) an anchor [‘æŋkə] is a piece of heavy metal, usually a hook with two arms, at the end of a chain. It is lowered into the water and keeps a ship from moving

Words to rememberAn anthem [‘ænӨəm] is the official song of a nation or a country which is played on certain formal occasions. The British national anthem is God, Save the Queen (King )A status [‘steitəs] is someone’s position, considered in relation to others A pattern [‘pætən] is a design Rectangular [rik’tæŋgjulə] -

The coat of arms shows the status of the cityThe coat of arms of VladivostokThe brick crown symbolises the status of Vladivostok as an administrative centreThe anchors show that the city is situated near the seaThe Ussuri tiger is a symbol of power and wisdom, it protects the cityThe green colour of the shield symbolises the variety of the wildlife

The coat of armsThe coat of arms of Saint Petersburgtwo crossed anchorsa scepter in the middlethe two-headed eagle above the scepter

Coats of arms of St. Petersburg-Leningrad

The Liteyny BridgeThe coat of arms is repeated more than 600 times

The flag of Saint PetersburgTwo anchors crossed and a scepter

Saint Isaac’s Square

Mariinsky PalaceThe main façade of the palace

Mariinsky Palace (City Hall)The coat of arms of Saint Petersburg above the entranceflags of the Russian Federation and of Saint Petersburg flying over the main façade

The anthem of Saint PetersburgThe anthem of Saint Petersburg is a piece of music from the ballet “The Bronze Horseman” by Reinhold Glier

Moskovsky Railway StationThe building of the railway station and the Red Arrow at a platform

Other symbols of the city