7 Complete the text with the words in the box. include century population people ago called River city lived ed Birmingham is a in the centre of England. It is on the ? Rea. People first in Birmingham more than a thousand years In those days it was Brummagem and it wasn't very big. In the 17th 6 only 15, 000 people lived there. Today the is over a million. The 8 of Birmingham are called 'Brummies'. Famous people from Birmingham 9 the writer J.R.R. Tolkien and the singer Ozzy Osbourne.

Viktor Vasnetsov - famous Russian artist-Wanderers, author of genre paintings, lyrical and epic monumental paintings on the theme of Russian history, folk tales and fairy tales. One of the most famous works is a painting by Vasnetsov "Heroes."The artist depicted in the picture three epic heroes - Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. They are in the horse patrol, protecting Russia from the invasion of enemies-nomads.Each of the characters in the picture Vasnetsov gave character, each gave individual features. Here in the center of Ilya Muromets, in chain mail and helmet, armed with an iron mace, a spear and a shield. From his hand vigilantly scrutinizes the hero in the steppes. Ilya Muromets Mighty, mighty his black horse. To the right of Elijah - a favorite of the Russian people Nikitich. He dressed very elegantly: his helmet patterned, embroidered boots, gleaming armor, scarlet shield, sword. Bogatyr eagerly squeezes the handle of the sword: be abusive fun! To the left of Ilya the youngest of the three heroes - Alyosha Popovich. Young warrior holding a bow at the ready, filled arrow. But not only the soldier Alyosha Popovich - on the side of his harp. In brief moments of relaxation sister Alesha happy cheerful sounding songs.The image of three heroes Vasnetsov embodied the eternal dream of the Russian people about the invincible and just defender. Many tales composed of Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. Anyone who reads them differently imagine the heroes-heroes. Only the immense talent of Viktor Vasnetsov has allowed us to see firsthand how brave fearless heroes whose images with such artistic power embodie