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B1 preliminary (pet) writing.
Two parts - 45 minutes
- Writing part 1: write an email
- Writing part 2: write an article OR a story
Scoring The Writing section is worth 25% of the total score for the exam.
- Writing part 1 is marked out of 20
- Writing part 2 is marked out of 20
- Communicative Achievement
- Organisation
How to prepare for B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing
- read the instructions carefully before you start each section
- think about the timing. Spend 25 minutes on each part
- study these vocabulary topics
- study grammar at B1 level
- practise writing short texts, including emails
Writing tests
- part 1 - email
- part 1 - email 2
- part 2 - article
- part 2 - story
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Preliminary (PET) Writing Sample Tests
Writing can be a scary thing for B1 learners, but with some training the Preliminary (PET) writing doesn’t have to make you run and hide. The important thing at B1 is to be clear, consistent and organised. You don’t need to write the next Charles Dickens novel, you just have to complete the task with good basic grammar, vocabulary, organisation and a little touch of style.
Here we’ve got some top tips for the Preliminary (PET) writing paper and two sample tests for you to use as practice at home or in the classroom. Each one could be used for PET for schools or for the regular adult exam.
What are the different types of writing for B1 Cambridge?
The first part of the Cambridge B1 writing exam is an email. You will read an email that received from an English friend or family member. Next to this email, there are notes to include in your answer. You must answer the email in 100 words, including all the information from the notes. For more about how to write the perfect B1 PET Writing Part 1, take a look at our post about emails .
The second part of the writing exam has two choices, an article or a story. Each one should be 100 words, but you only write one of them, not both. Some people prefer to practise one type of writing a lot to make it perfect, but it’s always a good idea to be comfortable with both. Sometimes the topic of one writing is strange, so you may prefer the other one. If you only know how to write one type, this becomes a problem.
Top tips for Preliminary (PET) writing
These tips will help you maximise the opportunity for points in the Cambridge writing criteria. Each writing is given a mark out of 5 in Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language.
- Answer the question (Content) – You wouldn’t believe how many people don’t include all the necessary content in their answers. Part 1 is very controlled and has four notes along the side of each input text. In order to score points in the Content mark, you must clearly include answers to all four notes. For example, if the note say “suggest” , pointing at a comment about what restaurant you’d like to go to, suggest a restaurant. It seems obvious, but it’s the easiest way to both lose and gain points. In Part 2, you’ll have a couple of content points in the article and less in the story, but you still need to stick to the topic. For example, if the story is about a day at the beach, don’t write about a birthday party.
- Use paragraphs (Organisation) – Another easy fix, but one that can seriously affect the Organisation mark. Even though the text is only 100 words, there should generally be 2-3 paragraphs, clearly separated using a line gap or indentation.
- Write the correct writing (Content, Communicative Achievement) – If it’s an email, it needs to look like an email with a simple “Hi” and “See you soon!” at the beginning and end. If it’s an article, it should have a title. If it’s a story, it should have a beginning, middle and end. The tone and style of each writing is slightly different too. Look at examples and consider what style is used.
- Punctuate (Organisation, Language) – Sometimes something as seemingly insignificant as a comma can completely change a writing. Be careful with sentences that are long, confusing and connected together with commas. Make sure you are finishing sentences when they are grammatically complete and not using incorrect punctuation.
- Use the past (Language) – To show you know B1 grammar, it’s important to use the past. In almost every writing, you will have the opportunity to use the past to talk about something that happened to you. Don’t forget to study the irregular verbs!
- Use some modal verbs (Language) – Another area of B1 language is modal verbs. Make a recommendation with “should” or talk about possibility with “can” or “can’t” . It’s not advanced language, but it’s something that shows you know B1 level English.
- Use a relative clause (Language) – If you want to score top points in Language, you have to attempt some complex grammar. Using subordinate clauses like relative clauses is a good way to do this. A sentence like “My brother, who lives in Miami, is going to visit me in Spain this summer” is a great way to include more complex grammar in your writing.
- Use basic linking words (Organisation, Language) – At B1, you don’t need to use a huge variety of linking words, but you should use “and” , “so” , “but” , “because” and possibly a few other more advanced ones like “however” , “although” and “also” . These should be used throughout all the writings.
- Make it interesting (Communicative Achievement) – You don’t need to be an expert writer to write an interesting text. For example, there’s a big difference between a story where the school closes because of a flood (interesting) and a day you went to school and did an exam (not interesting). The same applies to articles, if you write an article about travel and you talk about going on an adventure in Hawaii, it’s more interesting than going to the local swimming pool every day.
- Keep it simple (Everything) – Remember that it’s a B1 writing and in order to pass or even get high marks, you don’t need to make it complicated. Use the language you know to write the best possible writing within the expectations of the task. Don’t be afraid to attempt some complex things, but also make sure you do the basics well.
The materials
Here are two full Preliminary (PET) writing sample tests. These have been designed in the same format as official exams to practise and improve in preparation for the B1 writing exam. Remember that the time limit to complete both parts of the Preliminary (PET) Writing exam is 45 minutes.
B1 PET – Exam 1 – Writing
Cambridge b1 preliminary (pet) – exam 1 – writing, part 1 – question 1, read this email from your english-speaking friend sarah and the notes you have made. write your email to sarah using all the notes ..
Hi, Can you come to my birthday party downtown on Saturday evening at 7 pm? Yes, I can.
We’re trying to decide if it’s better to have dinner at an Italian bistro or to go to a Chinese restaurant called the Golden Duck. What do you think is the best idea? What do you prefer? Say which I prefer.
Also, we’re going skiing in the mountains on Sunday morning. Would you like to join us? Yes, I would.
Let me know if you have any questions. Ask Sarah…
See you soon, Sarah
Example answer
Regarding the dinner, I personally prefer the Italian bistro . I’ve always loved Italian food, but if we go to the Chinese restaurant, I’m sure it’ll be great too!
And skiing on Sunday morning sounds exciting! Yes, I would love to join you all. It’s been a while since I last went skiing, so I’m looking forward to it.
By the way, Sarah, should I bring anything special for the skiing trip?
Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Best wishes,
[Your name]
Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) – Writing
The B1 Preliminary Writing test lasts 45 minutes and is composed of two parts . It contributes to 25% of your overall score.
Part 1: Email Writing
In the first section, candidates must craft an email that’s approximately 100 words long. Don’t worry about the exact word count; keeping it between 80 to 120 words is fine. An email and some notes will be given, and your job is to respond using those notes. This email is always informal, meant for a friend or family member. It’s important to use all the notes provided, but try to rephrase them in your own words whenever possible. This part has a single question, and you can earn up to 20 marks for it.
Part 2: Choice of Article or Story
In the second section, candidates are required to write about 100 words on a topic they get to select. There’s a choice between crafting an article or a story.
- Article: Typically, the article topics are simple and allow candidates to express their opinions.
- Story: When writing a story, candidates may be given the first sentence or a title to guide their writing. While stories may demand varied verb tenses and creativity, the choice between an article and a story depends on personal preference and skills. This section also carries a single question that can give you up to 20 marks.
For further practice, you can check out our writing lessons on how to write an article and how to create a past story from a given sentence .
General tips for the Writing part of the B1 PET
Practice writing essays.
Familiarize yourself with the types of writing tasks required in the exam, such as an informal email or a story.
Get feedback
Ask someone to check your writing and give you constructive feedback; this can help you identify areas for improvement.
Prepare a plan for the writing task
Before writing your essay, you should consider the information you want to include and how to organize it. Think about the structure and content of your writing before you start, and make sure to stick to the word limit.
Learn to manage your time
Make sure you allocate enough time to read and understand the task and to plan and write your answer, leaving time to review and edit your work. Practise writing some compositions and time yourself to make sure you can finish the tasks within the time limits.
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Cambridge english preliminary: writing practice tests.
Writing is tested in Paper 1 of the Cambridge English Preliminary Test. There are 3 writing tasks and we've included practice tests for each part below. We will be adding more tests soon.
Part 1: Email Part 2: Article Part 2: Story
More help with the Preliminary English Test Writing Paper
Get higher scores in your PET Writing practice tests with these quizzes to help you improve your writing skills.
Paraphrasing 1 Paraphrasing 2 Paraphrasing 3 Paraphrasing 4
Contractions in Informal Emails It is very important to write your Part 1 email in the correct style. One way of achieving an informal style is to remember to use contractions.
Phrases for informal emails Use these words and expressions to help you write your email in an informal style.
Paragraphs in informal emails Organising your email into clear paragraphs will help you to structure your email and will make it easier for the examiner to see your organisation.
We all have our own strengths and weaknesses when we are learning a language. In writing this includes our use or grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Get to know which areas of English you need to improve by keeping a record of your most common mistakes. Then the next time you do any writing check for these mistakes before you finish.
How to Write a Story for B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing
Luis @ kse academy.
- noviembre 20, 2019
The B1 Preliminary (PET) exam has suffered some changes that become effective in January 2020. Among the parts most affected are Speaking and Writing . However, the B1 Writing part we will be reviewing today hasn’t suffered any changes, except for now belonging in Part 2 instead of Part 3, as there is no Part 3 in the new exam. So today I will teach you how to write a story at B1 level for your B1 Preliminary (PET) exam . We already saw how to write an email , so it’s now time to focus writing a story for PET .
Parts of a Story
Verb tenses.
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How to write a story for B1 Preliminary
Now, before seeing a sample task, we will focus on what is a story , so we can understand this kind of task better and have a more accurate expectation of what is expected of us in this part of the Writing for PET.
What is a story?
According to the Lexico.com ( before Oxford Dictionaries ), a story is « an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment «. For this reason, precisely, you have plenty more freedom to write, as you can make up most of the story. But just like it happens with every other type of writing, a story must follow a particular structure which makes sense to the reader . So let’s move on to the different parts of a story.
A story can roughly be divided into the following parts :
- Title: The title should either summarise the whole story (without spoilers!) or have something to do with the main theme.
- Exposition: This is the beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are established. It serves as the introduction to the next part, the action, and the so-called conflict of our story.
- Action: In this part, the characters deal with conflict and do things to solve it.
- Resolution: This is where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes with an ending, normally without any loose ends.
Now that we know the different parts of a story, we should see an example.
Sample Story for B1 Writing
Let’s take a look at the following example of a Preliminary (PET) Writing Part 2 task , where we can see an answer to the sample task we saw above:
In the example above you can see the different parts of a story very well defined. Just like with emails or letters, your story should be visually appealing . For this reason I recommend the following:
- Write your title in capital letters .
- Leave a clear space between paragraphs .
Expressions to use in your story
In this section, we are going to focus on different expressions you can use in the different parts of a story . While the vocabulary used in the story will vary completely, depending on the topic, there is a set of expressions which you can make use of quite frequently if you memorise them beforehand. Let’s take a look:
How to begin a story
When you start a story , if the first sentence isn’t given to you, you can use phrases like these:
- It all began…
- When I first…
- At the beginning…
- It was a hot/cold summer/winter day.
Just to be clear, these are only some simple examples which you can use , as there is no right or wrong way to start a story. That’s the beauty of it!
Time phrases
One of the great differences between writing a letter, essay, article and so on, and writing a story is the need to pay careful attention to the time over which the story develops . In order to define the order of the events in the story , we must use time expressions or time phrases. So let’s see a few:
- Not long aftewards
- Some time later
- A little later
- ____ minutes later
- a moment later
- Later (that morning/afternoon/day/night…)
It is essential to use these expressions properly. Otherwise, it won’t be clear exactly how the story develops.
Creating suspense
When writing a story, the aim is not to inform or to convey information; the real purpose is to entertain the reader, just like when you read a novel you expect to be entertained. For this reason, a story, even a story for Preliminary (PET) Writing Part 3 should aim to do so: entertain. And a cool way to entertain is to create suspense, which we can do by using some of the following expressions:
- All of a sudden
- Without warning
- Just at that moment
- Unexpectedly
- Out of the blue
- Out of nowhere
- Straight away
Direct speech
In every story there are characters and they usually interact with each other , so it is always good if you know how to use direct speech, that is, reproduce the words the characters actually say or think . The tricky bit about this is the punctuation and the verbs to choose, because it’s good to use some verbs other than «say». Let’s take a look at some examples:
- « I’m coming with you,» she said.
- She said, «I’m coming with you.»
- «Do you like it?» he asked.
- «Don’t do it!» he screamed.
Pay close attention at where the comma (,) or other punctuation marks go (?, !). Also, don’t forget to use inverted commas («…») to enclose the direct speech . In British English we normally use single inverted commas (‘…’), but it’s not important so choose the one that suits you best.
Finishing your story
This paragraph, the resolution , should be separated from the rest, and it’s a good idea to start it with one of the following expressions:
- When it was all over
- Eventually
- After everything that happened
Again, these are just a few examples. There’s no right or wrong way to conclude a story , as long as it makes sense with the rest of the piece of writing.
One of the reasons why stories are particularly challenging for B1 students is that they tend to take place in the past , which makes it necessary to use a range of past tenses approriately . The main three past tenses you should really try to use are the following:
- Past simple (-ed/irregular form)
- Past continuous
- Past perfect
If you take a look at the example of Writing Part 3 above, you’ll see how I used these tenses in combination, when possible:
- Past simple and continuous:
It was midnight and I was trying to sleep.
- Past perfect and simple:
I had completely forgotten it was my birthday.
- Past simple:
This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted , «Hello?!».
So that’s how you should try to tell your story. Please avoid a simple succession of past simple tenses alone, like:
I woke up and got out of bed. Then I went to the kitchen and made some coffee.
It’s not wrong, but it’s just not good enough for a story .
Another example story for B1 Writing Part 2
Now that we know what expressions we should be using when writing a story and how to combine the different tenses, let’s take another look at another task and a sample answer:
In the story above you can see different things:
- Well-defined structure: 3 clear paragraphs.
- A variety of past tenses: past simple ( was tired , didn’t want , etc.), past continuous ( was getting off , was sleeping , etc.) and past perfect ( had broken, had stopped , etc.).
- Time expressions: in the end , when, a few hours later .
- Suspense elements: all of a sudden, without a warning .
Top 5 Tips for Writing a Story for PET Writing
- Learn, memorise and use some of these expressions. Make sure you already know a set of expressions to use in your next story. This will not only avoid you making mistakes, but also it will make your story so much better! It will give you points to use those expressions.
- Write a well-structured and visually-appealing story . One of the things Cambridge English examiners pay attention to is the organisation of your piece writing, so make sure not to write an incoherent story. Also, remember that punctuation matters , so be sure to separate your sentences with stops and commas and don’t write sentences which are too long.
- Brainstorm before you write . Before starting to write your story, brainstorm a couple of things and write down some ideas. This can include vocabulary related to the topic, connectors, time phrases, etc. Also, decide before writing how the story is going to end.
- Revise, edit and improve . Don’t write all at once and then move on. Once you have finished your story go over it. Look for possible mistakes. Look for ways to improve it, maybe adding adjectives here and there. You can save many points by simply reviewing what you’ve written.
- Experiment at home, be conservative in the exam . Homework is the best chance to be creative and experiment with stories. So make sure you try your hardest to keep improving when you write at home. On the other hand, when you’re doing an exam, don’t risk trying out new words or expressions, as you may be making a terrible mistake. So be safe in your exam and stick to what you already know works .
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46 comentarios en “How to Write a Story for B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing”
Muy claro, extenso y útil.
Gracias, Yolanda. Un saludo!
Excelente información, muchas gracias
Thank you! 🙂
Very useful thanks so much
Thank you, Francisco!
Great work,thank you!!
Thanks a lot for your comment. Take care! 🙂
Thanks Luis, This article is very usefull and complete. I’ll Try to do everythings you said. I hope to do a good story. Mary
Thank you, Mary. Take care and good luck! 🙂
Thanks Luis for your time, I really appreciate you teaching I will try to take your avise.
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad this site has helped you a little. Good luck!
Hola muchas gracias por el articulo, mi profesora me lo recomendó para realiar un Story de 120 palabras, me sirvió de mucho. Gracias !!!
Muchas gracias a ti y a tu profesora por leeros el artículo. Me alegro que os sea de utilidad. Un saludo!
Great help!!!!! So useful to explain to the students. Thanks a lot!
Thank you very much for your comment. 🙂
Hola, muy buen material para aprender, mi profe me pasó el articulo para que lo lea, Muchas gracias
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 🙂
buen contenido me sirvio para estudiar
Thank you very much for sharing your work!
buen material
Perfect! Very clear and helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips! Thanx Luis! Im def sharing this article with my students.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Hope your students find it useful as well. 🙂
Me pareció muy interesante esta historia que me enseñara en un futuro muchas cosas. Valeria Palacios
Thanks Luis! It´s been very useful for teaching my students.
That’s awesome! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Excellent material thanks becauuse we can use it in our classes. I really appreciate your help.
Thank you, Sandra! 🙂
bonjour, merci beaucoup je l’ai trouvé très utile
Many thanks this lesson plan is really good!
Thank you for your comment, Roberta!
Thanks you! Very useful and complete.
Thank you very much for explaining so clearly how to write a good story.
Thank you, Flavia. 🙂
thanks luis!!!!
You’re welcome, Pepita. 🙂
Good work, I will improve my writting skills now. thank you
Thank you for your comment, Juan. Good luck!
Hello, I am Charles III, King of England, and I congratulate you for helping the people out there with their PET exam. This is great, thank you so much.
Yours, Charles III
Thank you, King Charles III. It’s been an honour!
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- Moscow began as a medieval city and developed into what was known as the Grand Duchy of Moscow, an administrative region ruled by a prince.
- Moscow is where all Russia’s tensions and inequalities meet to coexist, producing a unique feeling of a city that looks European but feels somewhat Asian in its mood and intensity.
- In 1147 Moscow was called Moskov, which sounds closer to its current name. Moscow was derived from the Moskva river, on which the city is located. The Finno-Ugric tribes, who originally inhabited the territory, named the river Mustajoki, in English: Black River, which was presumably how the name of the city originated.
- Several theories were proposed on the origin of the name of the river however linguists cannot come to any agreement and those theories haven’t been proven yet.
- The first known reference to Moscow dates from 1147 as a meeting place of Yuri Dolgoruky and Sviatoslav Olgovich. Muscovites today consider Prince Yury Dolgoruky their city’s founding father, but it was only recorded that he dined with friends in the town.
- In 1156, led by Knjaz Yury Dolgoruky, the town was barricaded with a timber fence and a moat. In the course of the Mongol invasion of Rus, the Mongols under Batu Khan burned the city to the ground and killed its inhabitants.
- Nevertheless, Moscow was restored and became more important. Yet the Mongols came back in 1382 and burned Moscow City again.
- Still, Moscow shortly recovered and In the 15th century, it probably gained a population of about 50,000. But, unfortunately, in 1571 the Crimean Tatars burned Moscow again.
- By 1712, Tsar Peter the Great decided to move his capital to St. Petersburg from Moscow. With this, Moscow began a period of dissolution. In the 1770s Moscow suffered an outbreak of the bubonic plague. But still, Moscow University was successfully founded in 1755 and at the beginning of the 19th century, Moscow was prospering again.
- Arbat Street at that time was also established. But then, Napoleon invaded Russia. The Muscovites, the retreating party, set their own city on fire by 1812 and it was rebuilt completely at the beginning of the 19th century.
- During 1917 the Communists started a revolution in which they imposed a totalitarian government in Russia. By 1918, Lenin transferred his administration to Moscow.
- After Lenin, the tyrant Josef Stalin governed the city. Under his regime, several historic buildings in the city were destroyed. Nevertheless, the first line of the Metro opened in 1935.
- By June 1941, the Germans had invaded Russia and had arrived on the outskirts of Moscow by December. As they arrived, they suddenly turned back.
- After the Second World War , Moscow continued prospering even though many nations boycotted the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
- Fortunately, Communism collapsed in Russia in 1991 and in 1997 Moscow celebrated its 850th anniversary.
- Moscow is situated on the banks of the Moskva River, which flows through the East European Plain in central Russia. Teplostanskaya highland is the city’s highest point at 255 meters (837 feet). The width of Moscow city (not limiting MKAD) from west to east is 39.7 km (24.7 mi), and the length from north to south is 51.8 km (32.2 mi).
- Moscow has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters usually lasting from mid-November through the end of March, and warm summers .
- Moscow is the financial center of Russia and home to the country’s largest banks and many of its largest companies, such as natural gas giant Gazprom.
- The Cherkizovsky marketplace was the largest marketplace in Europe , with a daily turnover of about thirty million dollars and about ten thousand venders from different countries including China and India .
- Many new business centers and office buildings have been built in recent years, but Moscow still experiences shortages in office space.
- With this, many former industrial and research facilities are being reconstructed to become suitable for office use.
- In totality, economic stability has developed in recent years. But, crime and corruption still hinder business growth.
- Saint Basil’s Cathedral is famed as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed amongst the locals. It served as one of the crucial landmarks of Moscow.
- Location: Krasnaya Square, 2, Moscow 109012, Russia
- Moscow Kremlin serves as the home in which all these tourist sites reside. It encompasses almost all the famous sightseeing attractions such as the royal residence of the President of Russia.
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Red Square separates the royal citadel of Kremlin from the ancient merchant quarter of Kitai-gorod, one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Bearing the weight of Russia’s history to a great extent, Red Square serves not just as an attraction but as the heart, soul, and symbol of the whole country.
- Location: Krasnaya Ploshchad, Moscow, Russia
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A Literary Tour of Moscow
It’s hard to count the exact number of great Russian writers who showed their love for Moscow. The city has attracted and prompted stories for a long time now, inspiring many to express their writing talent. Thus, Moscow’s literary sights are fully deserving of our attention, and this guide gladly presents you six of them, from museums to apartments.
1. nikolay gogol museum.
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2. The State Museum of Mayakovsky
3. Turgenev's Family House
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Exercises: 1 2 Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) - Exam 1 - Writing Part 1 - Question 1 Read this email from your English-speaking friend Sarah and the notes you have made. Write your email to Sarah using all the notes. Hi, Can you come to my birthday party downtown on Saturday evening at 7 pm? Yes, I can.
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The B1 Preliminary (PET) exam has suffered some changes that become effective in January 2020. Among the parts most affected are Speaking and Writing. However, the B1 Writing part we will be reviewing today hasn't suffered any changes, except for now belonging in Part 2 instead of Part 3, as there is no Part 3 in the new exam.
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Discover an extensive selection of B1 Preliminary (PET) level reading materials, covering PET exam related subjects, through our all-inclusive Part 1 reading resources. ... Writing TESTS. Part 1 0 / 25; Part 2 ... This part of the reading test consists of five images with messages. Each image has 3 possible answer options. What does the notice say?
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The Muscovites, the retreating party, set their own city on fire by 1812 and it was rebuilt completely at the beginning of the 19th century. During 1917 the Communists started a revolution in which they imposed a totalitarian government in Russia. By 1918, Lenin transferred his administration to Moscow.
A Literary Tour of Moscow. Valeria Nikonova 14 May 2020. It's hard to count the exact number of great Russian writers who showed their love for Moscow. The city has attracted and prompted stories for a long time now, inspiring many to express their writing talent. Thus, Moscow's literary sights are fully deserving of our attention, and this ...
Podolsk's most famous sight - the Our Lady of the Sign Church - is actually located just outside the city in Dubrovitsy and any visit to Podolsk should include a trip here.