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Hello, my dear friends! Today I would like to tell you some words about The Acropolis of Athens.

In 1821, the Acropolis of Athens was the scene of violent fighting, and one of the main foci of the war between the Greeks and Turks.

Immediately after the war began in March 1821, a detachment of the Greek rebels laid siege to the Acropolis, but the siege was lifted by the Turks in the month of July. Turks during the heavy fighting inflicted severe damage to the Greeks and forced them into the plain.

In the month of November, Greeks again tried to take the Acropolis by storm. But this time all their attempts were in vain. Acropolis again showed its strength and geographical inaccessibility. The Greeks tried to take by storm the Acropolis from the south-west side: summed mines, conducted artillery shelling of the Turkish garrison. Finally, after the Greeks managed to spoil the water in the well, the southern part of the Acropolis, the thirst forced the Turkish garrison to surrender.

Acropolis of Athens landscape

After the surrender of the Turks were taken prisoner by the Greeks themselves are not the best way, after killing half of the prisoners. The rest of the prisoners had been evacuated to foreign military courts, which watched as the unfolding conflict between Greeks and Turks.

An interesting fact that the Greek captain, who led the capture of the Acropolis was accused of conspiring with the Turks and placed in the Frankish tower, where he spent several months in chains, and then was killed – he was thrown from the tower to the bastion wingless Nike.

In 1826, the Turks recaptured the Acropolis.

All attempts to recapture the Greek Acropolis were striking examples of tactical errors and misunderstandings, which were caused by the inconsistency between the Greek commanders. The climax came May 6, 1827, when the Greeks went to a frontal attack from the Piraeus. During the counterattack Turkish garrison commander Rashid Pasha, broke in two and a half thousand Greek soldiers. Now the Greeks had to negotiate an honorable surrender. 5 June 1827 the remnants of the Greek squad withdrew from the Acropolis.

Paradox, but the Acropolis in Athens was the last promenade Greek land, on which were the Turks. In the end, the Turks left the Acropolis voluntarily, after the armistice.

Battle of the Acropolis clearly illustrate all the cruelty of this war. For the wounded soldiers from both sides was almost no hope. The prisoners were killed and the Turks and Greeks.

And even the ancient monuments, which had great importance for the Greek people, Greek soldiers were ready to explode without any regret.

Moscow Region is located in the central part of the East European Plain in the basin of the Volga, Oka, Klyazma, Moscow.
Territory – 47 ths. km.
Population – 7 million people.
The average population density – 143,5 people. per square. km.

Moscow region – one of the most developed agricultural and industrial regions of Central Russia with the millions of people, high scientific potential, the world-famous monuments of history, culture and art. By XX century Moscow Province occupied 29,2 thousand kv.verst and consisted of 13 counties (Bogorodsky, Bronnitsky, Vereysky, Volokolamsk, Dmitrov, Zvenigorod, Klin, Kolomna, Mozhaysk, Moscow, Podolsk, Ruza, Serpukhov). In the 1897 census lived here 2.4 million, including 1.1 million – in the cities. In Moscow province were more than 2,5 thousands of factories, employing 325.6 thousand people.

Moscow region

In the XXI century Moscow region became one of the leading regions for the production of consumer goods, a region rich in natural resources (peat, phosphorite, white and red clay, building and silicate sand, cement raw materials).

In addition, here the development of heavy and light industry, chemical and petrochemical industry, ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, machine building and metalworking, and textiles, food, timber, woodworking and pulp and paper industry.
Today, the population of Moscow region has more than 6.6 million people living on 46 thousand square kilometers. A third of the Moscow region occupied by forests, in which there are all sorts of animals and birds. Moscow – the edge of protected rivers and lakes, as well as man-made reservoirs.

Today, as in the past, near Moscow region continues to be the center of attraction for the country’s intellectual elite.
The climate of Moscow region is temperate continental with a frosty, snowy winters and humid, relatively warm summers.

Area is characterized by a highly developed transport infrastructure: an extended network of railways and roads, four airports, providing air communication with all countries of the world, waterways running through the Moscow-Volga Canal.
Holidays in Moscow – an excellent opportunity to regain strength, passing courses spa treatment outdoors, without going too far from home. Tourist centers near Moscow are always ready to take hunting or fishing enthusiasts.

On the territory of Moscow region there are many world-famous architectural and historical monuments – the city of Sergiev Posad, Zvenigorod, Volokolamsk, Kolomna, Dmitrov, Klin, Kolomna, Mozhaisk, Ruza, Serpukhov, as well as museums, manor: Abramcevo, Muranovo, Ostafievo, Arkhangelsk, “New Jerusalem”, more than 70 museums, art galleries and exhibition halls.
P.S. Best apartment for rent Moscow for you!

Many U.S. states can boast of amazing landscapes. Beautiful canyons and mountains, endless prairies and majestic lakes… Tourists from many countries have heard about the beaches of Florida, the red rocks of Utah and Minnesota rivers. But no one from Georgia, as a rule, does not expect special beauty. This state is not known for a wide range of travelers, eager to exotic landscapes. In vain! Georgia cozily nestled in the heart of the southern lands of the Atlantic coast. At the state has mountains and rocks, and its capital is considered one of the most high of U.S. cities, and already in the south of Georgia you will see the swamp with alligators. The groves of trees, twined with vines and more like a jungle, magnolias, with large, wax-like flowers: beautiful scenery lovers will be delighted.

State Georgia (USA)

Have something to watch connoisseurs and museums and history. Georgia is the heart of South America, Empire of the South “- the official nickname of the state. All this is reflected in the houses, museums, reconstructed villages and many other attractions of the state. This is where you happen to see a fragment of the old South, distant and familiar only for Literature. You will feel the charm of George, who inspired Margaret Mitchell to write the famous novel of America – “Gone with the Wind. But that visit has been successful in everything, must not forget the gift that you will rejoice at his friends and relatives.

Just bought your first gift should be a disc with the movie “Gone with the Wind. Your wife just does not understand you if you visit the house-museum of Margaret Mitchell, who are justly proud of the people of the State, does not go down to the store for a gift. The disc with the movie, which collected materials about the actors and filming, as well as the TV series “Scarlett” by the book of the same name, continue, of course, will also appeal to your beloved. And no small part because it has a great clearance drive – residents of the state appreciate his famous compatriot, and a novel, famous. And bookstores are gift baskets of books about Scarlett O’Hara. Books are packed in a cardboard box, stylized as a trunk at the time. Select a book or movie is for you!

But ladies’ man novels, albeit famous, even historic, unlikely to be interested. But, nevertheless, present a humorous theme of the novel, you can pick and best friend. Your friend, of course, laugh with you, seeing a long apron, which depicts a knight garb of those years. And plenty otsmeyavshis after delivery and fitting of fun gift comes time to give another gift to a friend of Georgia – a device for a barbecue. Here in Georgia, held annually contest masters barbecue grills and, therefore, folding, stationary and compact braziers filled bars virtually all stores. Skewers, forks, chrome-plated bottles of vinegar and pickles with perforated lids and other necessary accessories for a barbecue can be purchased additionally or bundled with the primary device. Barbecue certainly not gladden the whole company, and the menu of your joint picnic will be even more diverse.

Do not forget the bosses. The serious man needs a decent gift, but, perhaps, a portable grill was not surprising. But Georgia is ready to help and in this case! I must say that in this state of wonder at the scale mined kaolin, white clay, are widely used not only in industry but also in Cosmetology. However, choosing a gift for bosses, cosmetics, leave to one side and direct their gaze to the porcelain, for which the need of Georgia, and kaolin. Of course, this is not the fine Chinese porcelain of the Ming Dynasty, but its quality at international standards, and the choice pleases the eye. You easily will pick his chief as a gift a couple of coffee cups with saucers, on an elegant chrome pedestal, decorated with views of Georgia peach orchards. And, perhaps, your choice will fall on the cup with a view of “Little White House” of President Roosevelt? Whatever the figure was not on the cup, the bosses will appreciate your attention to the dignity and the fruits of this assessment does not take long to wait.

By the way, if your boss or a friend are fans of classic jazz, it’s worth remembering that the official anthem of the State of Georgia is a famous jazz song Ray Charles «Georgia On My Mind». Gift music disc songs of this legendary blind musician, which includes the national anthem of Georgia, will please music lover!

And all the gifts bought, except for your younger relatives. How can please the children? And here, Georgia will rescue you! Original gifts you can buy in Atlanta, the state capital, which is the only museum in the world Coca-Cola. It presents a fascinating exhibition on the history of this brand. Not surprisingly, the downtown shops selling a range of goods in one way or another connected with the museum and a drink. If your children of even small, then buy their sleeves for navigation in the form of crumpled cans from the cult U.S. beverage. And then your child will be prominently among the floating babies from afar. Well, if you are the father or godfather adult and solid teenager, even he can please backpack or bag for the player in the form of well-known red cans. And do not forget to take in a museum booklet with a brief story about the history of Coca-Cola as an additional incentive to learn English.

But most importantly, you need to do, staying in Georgia – is enjoy the ride. Listen to the inimitable drawling Southern accent (as in the opinion of Gerald Durrell was talking to a quality port), to admire the scenery and breathe a little moist air filled with aroma of peaches … And then the presents bought you close, will be a pleasant addition to your tales of travel in the Empire South!