My city is very old, it (was founded)
in 1005. Kazan (was destroyed) by wars and fires. After one of the fires the
icon Our Lady of Kazan (was discovered). Today it is a famous icon and it (is respected)
by many Christians.
During the Great Patriotic War Kazan (became) an important city where planes
and tanks (were produced).
Today Kazan is capital of Tatarstan. In 2005 we (celebrated) its birthday, one
millenium. The Kazan Kremlin was the centre of the celebration. The Kremlin (includes)
Muslim and Christian monuments. The Qol Sharif mosque (was rebuilt) in 1996, it's
one of the largest mosques in Russia. The magnificent Blagoveshensky Cathedral (was
built) in the middle of the sixteenth century.
I am sure that my city will be better and more beautiful. In a few years' time,
new underground railways and new roads (will be built). New wonderful buildings
(will be designed) in the future. I hope that our people (will create) new
theatres, museums, unique medical centres and big libraries.