Astana is the symbol of unity and independence of Kazakhs

Film “This is Astana” Tell your partner about Astana “Do you know Astana very well?” There are many universities, institutes and colleges here. Bayterek is the most famous landmark in Astana. The legend behind this tower as a symbol is that it represents a popular tree, where the magic bird Samuruk laid its egg. In the sphere on the top of Bayterek there is an imprint of president Nursultan Nazarbayev’s hand. The Pyramid under different light colors at night. The Pyramid of Peace expresses the spirit of Kazakhstan, where cultures, traditions and representatives of various nationalities coexist in peace, harmony and accord. Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall The Concert Hall has been conceived and designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti as a result of an International Competition and inaugurated by president Nursultan Nazarbayev in December 2009. The building shape is reminiscent of the petals of a flower. The main music hall has been designed to adapt to all kind of performances such as classical, pop and traditional music concerts, theatre, ballet, conferences and cinema, by means of a special false ceiling design and a system of acoustic curtains. The external cladding is done with blue back-painted transparent glass panels inspired by the colour of the Kazakhstan flag. AkOrda Presidential Palace AkOrda is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan. AkOrda Presidential Palace was built in 2004 of monolithic concrete as a five-story building. AkOrda includes a yurt-like hall designed of marble and granite, a marble hall for summits and official visits by foreign-country representatives, and a golden hall for negotiations and private discussions between the head of the state and the leaders of other countries. In December 2006, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev unveiled plans to build Khan Shatyry, a "giant, transparent tent", over an area of the city. The project was completed in July 2010. The tent is 150 meters high, and like the pyramid was designed by the British team of Norman Foster and Buro Happold. Oh, Kazakhstan, I’m in love with you!Remember, Kazakhstan, you are greatNot in the green fields full of wheat,And forests, gardens free of dust.I love you deeply, dear land,Your hills and rivers, lakes and seas,Which give me always much delight. Read the text . Astana Astana is the new capital of Kazakhstan. It’s in the central part of Kazakhstan, on the river Ishim. Astana is a modern and beautiful city. More than seven hundred thousand people live there. Astana famous for its modern buildings.The popular buildings are the monument of Baiterek, the Mega, Duman centre, the Pyramid of Peace, Concert Hall and others. There are a lot of interesting places in Astana. Answer the questions 1. What is the capital of Kazakhstan? 2. What is the name of its river? 3. How many people live in Astana? 4. What is Astana famous for? 5. What are the popular buildings? 6. Who is the president of Kazakhstan? True or false 1. Astana is famous for its oldest buildings. 2. More than seven hundred thousand people live there. 3. Astana stands on the river Thames. 4.There is a Baiterek in the centre of Semey. 5.Almaty is the capital our country. Complete the sentences. Astana is the of Kazakhstan. It has population of over people. There is a in the centre of Astana. 4. is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan. 5. There are many and modern buildings. Akorda capital Baiterek beautiful 700000 Physical minutes Work on the computer Task № 14 A, 14 B What is it? Click on the correct picture and say Mosque Ak Mosque Nur Mosque The Houses of Parliament Ak Orda White House Tower Bridge London Eye Central Square Khan Shatyry The S.Sefullin Museum Gallery Memorial to the victims of political repressions Monument to Kenesary Khan Monument Otan Korgaushular Memorial to the victims of political repressions Monument to Kenesary Khan Monument Kazakh Eli Essay My opinion about Astana … Homework Write about your town.