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Ответьте на вопросы по тексту a) What types of tourism are developed in Russia? Why? b) Where is cruising, fishing and rafting possible in Russia? c) What attracts tourists in the forests of Central Russia? d) Where can experienced hunters admire virginal nature? e) What makes Russia interesting for foreigners and could stimulate domestic tourism? Текст: Russia has tremendous potential for both developing interior tourism and inviting foreign tourists. There is everything that provides such opportunities: vast territory, rich history and cultural legacy and in some regions - virginal nature. Russia stretches for 10 thousand kilometers from west to east and 3 thousand kilometers from arctic latitudes to subtropical regions in the south. The variety of landscapes provides the development of different types of tourism: sport and extreme tourism, mountain skiing tours, sea and river cruising, health recreation tours, children‘s and youth tourism, ecological and business tourism. There are resorts at the Black sea in the south and at the Baltic Sea in the north, which make Russia a good place to enjoy beach recreation and health recreation at the seas. Mineral water springs of mountain resorts are very popular with many tourists. One can take ethnic tours to the areas populated by northern peoples or take part in tundra deer safari. Any kind of mountain tourism (mountain climbing and hiking, rafting in ―turbulent‖mountain rivers, mountain skiing and biking) is possible to do in Russia. The full-flowing, wide and long rivers such as the Volga, Yenisei and Lena seem to have been created for cruising, fishing, rafting riding catamarans and boating. Seas located in the northwest of the country offer cruises for tourists. Numerous lakes are picturesque and pure. Water in these lakes is not merely seemingly pure: you can drink it from lakes of Karelia or from Lake Baikal. Forests of Central Russia and the Caucasus, taiga of Siberia and the Far East are full of birds and animals. The fact attracts many hunting 91 tourists. There are many areas of the untouched and virginal nature. That is the ecological tours are the best. As opposed to many European countries, when traveling across Russia one can see no people at all for a long time. An experienced hunter will point out flamingos, pelicans and other rare birds as you enjoy transfer to the fishing resort situated in Astrakhan region in the delta of the Volga river. None of those who are fond of nature will be indifferent to the horse riding in the fabulous region of Altai.

Answer 1

1. In Russia such types of tourism, as sport and extreme tourism, mountain skiing tours, sea and river cruising, health recreation tours, children‘s and youth tourism, ecological and business tourism are developed. That's because of t he variety of landscapes.
2.C ruising, fishing and rafting is possible in Russia in t he full-flowing, wide and long rivers such as the Volga, Yenisei and Lena.
3. Tourists are attracted by the variety of  birds and animals of the f orests of Central Russia.
4.An  experienced hunters can admire virginal nature in Astrakhan region in the delta of the Volga river and  in the fabulous region of Altai.
5.Vast territory, rich history and cultural legacy and in some regions - virginal nature  makes Russia interesting for foreigners and could stimulate domestic tourism.

Answer 2

a) The types of tourism developed in Russia include sport and extreme tourism, mountain skiing tours, sea and river cruising, health recreation tours, children's and youth tourism, ecological tourism, and business tourism. These types of tourism are developed due to Russia's vast territory, rich history, cultural legacy, and diverse landscapes, which provide ample opportunities for different tourist activities.

b) Cruising, fishing, and rafting are possible in various regions of Russia. Cruising can be enjoyed in the seas located in the northwest of the country, while fishing and rafting can be done in the full-flowing, wide, and long rivers such as the Volga, Yenisei, and Lena. The text also mentions the delta of the Volga River in the Astrakhan region as a fishing resort.

c) The forests of Central Russia attract tourists due to their natural beauty and the abundance of birds and animals. These forests, along with the taiga of Siberia and the Far East, provide opportunities for ecological tours and are popular among hunting enthusiasts.

d) Experienced hunters can admire virginal nature in various regions of Russia. The text mentions the Astrakhan region in the delta of the Volga River as a destination where hunters can observe rare birds while traveling to a fishing resort. Additionally, there are many areas of untouched and virginal nature throughout the country, particularly in the taiga of Siberia and the Far East.

e) Russia is interesting for foreigners and can stimulate domestic tourism due to its vast territory, rich history, cultural legacy, and the presence of virginal nature in certain regions. The variety of landscapes, from arctic latitudes to subtropical regions, provides diverse tourism opportunities. Russia also offers beach recreation and health tourism at resorts along the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea. The presence of mineral water springs, ethnic tours, and the possibility of engaging in various outdoor activities such as mountain tourism and horse riding in regions like Altai further add to its appeal as a tourist destination.