Exercises. Remember the meaning of the following words

Remember the meaning of the following words

An anchor, banquette, cast iron structure, cold brittleness, gulf, harmonious entity, individual appearance, numerous islets, pile foundation, a row of barges, wrought-iron bridge railings.

5.3 Find the English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations

Культурное наследие, массивные каменные пилоны, препятствовать свободному судоходству, разрушительные условия, расползаться во все стороны, терять прочность

Answer the following questions

1. Why did Peter the Great restrict bridge building in St Petersburg?

2. When did the flourishing bridge age start?

3. What old bridges in the central part of the city can you name?

4. What famous bridges across the Fontanka River can you describe?

5. Do you know why the Egyptian Bridge collapsed?