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Since childhood, I have been fascinated by stories about great travelers who conquered new lands and explored unknown places. Over time, I learned that all the lands had already been conquered, but this did not cancel my admiration. Because it’s incredibly exciting to visit new places, meet new people, their customs, and such amazing nature, isn’t it?
That's why I want to go on a trip. It doesn't matter how far away, the main thing is to feel it. Exactly how those same travelers once felt. See all the breathtaking expanses and admire the views. I think that everywhere there are places that you can look at for a very long time, being imbued with them and admiring them. It must be great to someday find a place that will delight you at any time and weather, even if you have seen it hundreds of times and crawled through every nook and cranny. After all, only then will we understand where our soul has always strived and will strive.
It would be incredible if we found several such places. Then maybe we'll make a map for ourselves. A special, our dear map, where all these places will be marked, forming a simple, and sometimes confusing, pattern. By running our finger over them, we will remember all the sensations that we experienced when getting to them. I wonder what they will be like? Only one thing is clear about them - complex, multifaceted and carrying deep meaning.
I think that travel is all that we will remember someday. Then. When our soul finally finds refuge and wants to stay. Just once and for all. And then the memories of travel will pleasantly warm the soul, settling with warmth somewhere in the solar plexus area, congealing on the lips. It will be nice to touch all the souvenirs that you can collect (and I think there will be many of them), to think about their history, smiling at the flashes of joy that will arise when you look at the scratches that will cover these pieces of the past.
And this is only a small part of it. What travel can give you. We cannot exclude from this list invaluable experience, interesting acquaintances and soul-shattering sensations. After all, what could be better? This is why I want to travel. After all, it’s not for nothing that they say: “it’s better to see once than to hear a hundred times.” Books tell us many things, but we cannot fully understand what has been written about thousands of times until we experience it ourselves. And there is only one way out - to do it. Go on an amazing journey, despite all the obstacles that may arise.
Essay 2
Each of us dreams of something. For some, countless riches will be an unearthly joy, while others will be satisfied with a home and a real family. Children dream of a dog, adults dream of a stable job. But the number of people who dream of seeing the world, seeing all its splendor, is perhaps innumerable. But why exactly does the thought of travel creep into our minds and capture our hearts so strongly?
Perhaps each of us sometimes gets bored with everyday life. Gray houses, streets already familiar from childhood, sad “hello” to the neighbors whom we see every day. Each of us at least once wanted to take a break from this, see new places, meet new people, experience something new, and travel can give us this.
But what is travel, what is its essence? Is this really just a simple trip, a normal move from point A to point B? Of course, this is not true. Travel is more than that. Traveling is not only about learning about the world, it is about learning about yourself. While traveling, we constantly move forward, discover new heights, improve not only our mind and body, but also our soul.
Yes, this is exactly what modern society lacks. There are not enough acquaintances that, perhaps one day, will develop into something more. There is no shortage of unforgettable experiences and breathtaking views. What's missing is something that will make your heart flutter.
But what stops people who are so obviously eager to see the world? If you ask passers-by this question, the majority will confidently answer - finances. A low-paying job or no job at all often becomes an obstacle to realizing such a dream that everyone desires. But is it really that simple? Is it really money that is the main problem for the majority of people?
No matter how bold this statement may be, I will still say with confidence - no, it is not so. It’s not a small salary that prevents you from discovering new horizons, but just a basic fear of the unknown and fear of leaving your comfort zone. And, no matter how difficult it may be, I wish everyone to step over themselves and overcome this fear. After all, travel, like nothing else, is worth it.
Open up new horizons, tirelessly improve yourself and your knowledge. See the whole world, make as many friends as you can. Feel free to finally travel! And remember - everything spent will undoubtedly be worth it.
Essay on My trip
Traveling is the most exciting thing in the world. First of all, it lets us discover the world and to see different countries, experience their cultures and traditions. Moreover, we enrich our knowledge about life in general and particularly about ourselves. Traveling also gives us an opportunity to meet new interesting people, learn new languages and develop our skills. That's why I'm trying to travel as much as possible.
The best trip I've ever had in my life was to France. Although it happened two years ago, but I still recall this wonderful time with a great pleasure. I went there with two of my friends and it was really the right decision, because we traveled by coach and the journey took a long time. We were playing cards on the way, singing songs and joking all the time. As we arrived we checked in a hotel not far from the center. We were exhausted but in a good mood.
The first day in Paris was fantastic. It was a bus tour around the city called Open Tour. We got on a bus at the nearest stop. It was amazing that it stopped in front of all sights, so we could get off and walk around the most famous places. We took thousands of photos of Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arch of Triumph and other monuments. We were impressed by the number of tourists and the beauty of the places we visited. We spent 4 other days in Paris, but this first time our impressions were thrilling.
The next days we visited plenty of museums and had some time for small shopping to buy souvenirs. Last evening we went on a small excursion by boat. It was amazing to be on board and to see all the sights again as if they were saying goodbye to us.
Thus, it was a fantastic time and I hope to come back to Paris one day to get the same marvelous emotions there.
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Traveling from one city to another is a very exciting and interesting activity. Sometimes you want to change your usual environment and go to a completely opposite place.
A trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow will be very unusual, since these two cities have many differences, which are reflected in the architecture, human temperament, and way of life.
The magnificent ancient buildings with which St. Petersburg is crowded make this city a kind of museum. But when you arrive in Moscow, you find a completely different picture. Almost all buildings are made in a minimalist style, without overloading the building with stucco molding and various decorations. In addition, buildings in Moscow are relatively young. Therefore, their architectural layout is radically different from St. Petersburg. But don't get hung up on this factor. Every city should have its own characteristics that express its individuality. More attention should be paid to local residents. People living in the capital are very gallant and well-mannered. This makes them similar to St. Petersburg residents. Strict adherence to the rules of etiquette is a similar feature of the residents of these two cities. And this is not surprising, St. Petersburg and Moscow are the largest cities in Russia that represent its image.
It will be quite difficult for a person arriving from St. Petersburg to Moscow to adapt to such a chaotic environment. Muscovites are on the heels of technological progress. They cannot do without electronic technology. If a St. Petersburg resident wants to know the morning news, he will buy a newspaper at a kiosk, sit on a bench and slowly begin to read it. But a resident of the capital will not waste time on this. He briefly scrolls through the news feed on his phone and hurries about his business.
Muscovites not only differ in their mentality, but also in their way of life. They are very active, fast, always in a hurry to get somewhere. This is quite unusual for sleepy, balanced and overly calm St. Petersburg residents.
Not every St. Petersburg resident would want to exchange their calm and soothing environment for life in a huge metropolis. But short trips to hospitable Moscow will bring a lot of positive emotions to every St. Petersburg resident.
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Essay on the topic “My trip to St. Petersburg”
4th grade Kudryavtseva Yulia
Composition
My trip to St. Petersburg
I have long dreamed of going on a long trip with my class. Finally, my dream came true. It was an unforgettable, wonderful trip. Eleven children and two leaders went to St. Petersburg. We took the Orenburg fast train to Moscow. We had fun on the train and met other passengers from other cities. Time flew by. And here we are in Moscow. Here we took the train to St. Petersburg.
Our train arrived in St. Petersburg in the evening. Our guide and guide met us at the train. We went by bus to the Pulkovskaya Hotel. Evening St. Petersburg greeted us with bright New Year's illumination. Everything around sparkled with bright lights and garlands.
Hotel "Pulkovskaya" is one of the most beautiful hotels in St. Petersburg. We were placed in comfortable rooms for two people.
The next day we went on a city tour. We visited the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island. This is the widest place on the Neva. The fortress is the oldest building in the city. The high spire of the fortress was a symbol of Russia's access to the shores of the Baltic. Every day a cannon fires from the walls of the fortress, signaling that it is noon. We saw and heard how this happens. We were shown the Smolny Cathedral. It is azure in color and very beautiful. On the same day we visited the zoo. At the zoo we saw many animals and birds. I especially liked the tiger, he is strong, beautiful and very predatory. The tiger mercilessly ate the rabbit before our eyes. After the zoo we went to the Planetarium. A monkey was waiting for us near the Planetarium, which deftly peeled tangerines, and then threw the skins and spit out the seeds for everyone who wanted to pet it. At the end of the day, dinner awaited us at the McDonald's cafe.
We started the second day of our trip with a visit to the Hermitage. On the way we were shown the Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Emperor Alexander II was killed at this place. We saw the Chesma Church, built in memory of the battle in the Chesma Strait.
The Hermitage is the world's largest museum, founded by Catherine II. I was struck by the beautiful front staircase, festive and elegant. The staircase is made of white French marble. Decorated with stucco, covered with gold paint, and crystal. We looked at a lot of very beautiful paintings and sculptures. I was especially interested in getting acquainted with the exhibition of ancient Egyptian culture, where various stone sculptures, sarcophagi, paintings on papyrus, and ancient writings were presented. The corridor connecting the first building of the museum with the second is very interesting. The walls, ceiling and floor are decorated with images of biblical heroes, and the images are not repeated in this corridor.
After the Hermitage we went to the Zoological Museum, it is one of the largest in the world. It was founded by Peter the Great. Various animals, birds, fish from all over the world are presented here. I was interested to see: baby mammoth Dima is the very first baby mammoth found in Russia; a large mammoth that does not have a trunk, since the trunk thawed first and was eaten by the dogs that were supposed to protect it; a group of penguins that can jump; an emperor penguin; a huge egg of a large bird; a group of sharks; turtles with turtles; a group of snakes; a collection crabs; a blue crab, up to one meter in size; a collection of lizards; a couple of polar bears... We were all very interested, we wanted to look more and more, but our legs wouldn’t obey us...
The third day of our excursion program in St. Petersburg began with a trip to the suburbs. Peterhof Museum Reserve, the capital of fountains. Peterhof is the summer residence of the Russian Tsars. We toured the second floor of the palace. We visited the royal dining room, here the interior used purple glass, crystal, gilded bronze, white tiles, parquet from various rare types of wood. For table setting, white porcelain with various ornaments is most often used, cutlery is made of silver or gold, and candlesticks are made of gilded bronze. We toured the reception hall, where various ceremonies and receptions took place, which lasted from four to eight hours. Only the empress and the emperor and their children could sit in this hall; the rest of the retinue and their children stood around the throne. The walls of the hall are decorated with stucco, gold, and mirrors. The ceiling of the hall is crowned with a painting, but it is not the original, since the original burned down during the war. It took thirty years to recreate the painting. During the war, the Germans mined the palace with aircraft and tank bombs. Our troops saved the palace. Today the third floor of the palace and the facade are being restored. And the first floor is being restored again, since it was badly damaged during the war.
Our excursion continued in the city of Pushkino at the Tsarskoye Selo Museum. We visited the Catherine Winter Palace. I remember the very beautiful cast-iron gates to the palace grounds. They have been preserved from those ancient times. I liked the throne room in the palace. Here Catherine II gave instructions to her servants. In this room there is an original throne made by a French master, especially for Catherine II. The throne is decorated with a silver double-headed eagle, crowned with three Peter's crowns: two small, one large, connected by a ribbon that comes from the large crown. The arms of the throne are in the form of lion heads, and the legs are in the form of lion paws. The seat of the throne is upholstered in red velvet. The throne room is decorated with stucco on the walls and ceiling. The palace has another throne room for receiving important persons and foreign ambassadors. This hall is decorated with white marble fountains. Behind the fountains there are stairs that lead to a makeshift second floor. There is a huge gold clock in the throne room. They are made in the form of a tree with a squirrel on its branches. Next to the tree there is a mushroom, on the cap of which there is a small clock, over which a golden dragonfly flies. In front of the tree stands a peacock, which spreads its long, beautiful, golden tail when the clock struck. A squirrel jumped from the tree onto a fungus, a dragonfly sat on the peacock’s head, the peacock turned its tail towards the audience and spread its marvelous tail. The long feather of a peacock consists of tiny feathers that are made of gold. The masters took forty years to make this watch for Catherine II. On the floor in the center of the throne room, a large picture is laid out of glass mosaic, which depicts images of saints in paradise. In the palace, in each room there is parquet flooring made of natural rare wood, with a non-repeating pattern; and the ceilings in the halls repeat the pattern of the parquet floor of this hall. One of the most beautiful rooms in the palace is the amber room. The German king gave Catherine II an amber room. She was in the palace until the Great Patriotic War. The Germans took out the amber room, but it has not been found to this day. Now in the palace there is a copy of the amber room, three of the four walls have been recreated, the fourth wall is decorated with paintings. The amber on the walls glows from the inside, since under the amber there is a golden film that is twenty-five times thinner than a human hair. Amber is glued on top of the film with a special glue that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. One of the rooms of the palace was the empress’s favorite place; here she did sewing, embroidery with beads and threads. The palace is very interesting and beautiful.
The fourth day of our stay in St. Petersburg began with a visit to St. Isaac's Cathedral. Above the entrance to the cathedral there is a bas-relief depicting St. Isaac, Jesus Christ and the Mother of God. The cathedral has four entrances. They correspond to the cardinal directions. The entrance doors are cast iron. Each door is not the same as the other. Each door weighs ten tons. On the southern doors are depicted Jesus Christ together with his mother and Alexander Nevsky. The dome of the temple has a triple structure. The first dome is golden, the second is wooden, the third is internal, stone. The inner dome of the temple is decorated with a painting depicting the Mother of God sitting on a throne with Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples. In the center of the dome is a white marble dove, its weight is five tons. The distance from the viewer to the bird is eighty meters. The dove looks at the Mother of God. When you look up, it seems that the dove is glowing and soaring high in the sky. The ceiling of the temple is decorated with gold leaf and paintings with fragments from the New Testament. The Cathedral has a very beautiful iconostasis: it consists of four rows of icons. The icons are decorated with gold leaf. The first row of the iconostasis is the heroes of the Old Testament; the second row is the heroes of the New Testament; the third row is images of angels; the fourth row is images of St. Isaac. The entrance to the altar is decorated with emerald and aquamarine columns, and the gate itself is covered with the thinnest layer of gold leaf. The remaining icons, except the iconostasis, are made of mosaics of various colors and shades. This was done this way because in St. Petersburg there was high air humidity and the paint could deteriorate. The columns located in front of the entrance to the Cathedral are made of solid black granite. These columns are not fixed either from below or from above. They stand under their own weight. There is an exhibition in the Cathedral that shows how these columns were raised into place within forty-five minutes. The cathedral amazed me with its enormous size and beauty.
After the Cathedral, our excursion continued. We visited a bridge that is held up by plungers - these are ropes. The bridge is called Anichkov-bridge. The bridge is decorated with figures of lions, behind which the plunger mounts are hidden.
Then we had a walk along Nevsky Prospekt. We saw the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. We visited the Chocolate Museum. We saw the Mariinsky Theater. There was a Christmas market near the theater, where we saw a group of singing Santa Clauses. Further, on one of the houses we saw an iron statue of a cat installed on the second floor of the house. It is customary to throw coins at the cat so that there is more money, and all the money spent in St. Petersburg returns to their owners. Then we visited the embankment of the Fontanka River and left coins in the sculpture of Chizhik-Pyzhik.
In the evening we visited the circus and went to the cinema in Torgovy. Late at night we left by train for Moscow.
Our train arrived in Moscow in the afternoon. We deposited our things at the Kazansky station and took the metro to Red Square. Here we had lunch in a GUM cafe, and then went on a sightseeing tour of Moscow. Moscow is the capital of Russia. A very large, noisy, crowded city. There are many new buildings in Moscow. We visited the Sparrow Hills and looked around the city from the observation deck. We saw the Luzhniki sports complex; a new complex of new buildings reminiscent of New York; the building of Moscow University. We were shown the Novodevichy Convent, the southern wall of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the State Duma building, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theater, the Clock Tower on Red Square. After the tour, we walked around Red Square and took the metro to the station. This is how our day in Moscow went.
In the evening we took the train home to Orenburg.
I really enjoyed our trip. We learned a lot of new and interesting things. We got acquainted with history. In St. Petersburg, every building is a story. Very beautiful architecture of the city. Lots of bridges and canals. It seems that the city is on the water. There are still many interesting places that I would like to visit. I would like to see St. Petersburg in the summer, when numerous fountains work. I fell in love with this city and would like to return here again.
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