8th form "Kharkiv" Reading p. 230

1. Kharkiv was the capital of Ukrainian Republic two centuries ago.

2. The city is located at the cross of some rivers.

3. The city was founded to be a fortress from the northern invaders.

4. The city was being built for fifty years.

5. In the 18th century the famous Ukrainian poet and philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda founded Kharkiv Collegium.

6. The city can be proud of different educational establishments.

7. Kharkiv is supposed to be the largest Ukrainian city.

8. The population of the city is more than 3 million inhabitants.

9. V. N. Karazin was a famous Ukrainian write who gave his money for building a university.

10. The city was named after the great Ukrainian philosopher.