CAN793 SECOND DAY OF DE GAULLES VISIT TO MOSCOW

The transcript describes a visit by General Charles de Gaulle to Moscow, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties between Moscow and Paris. It details a speech by de Gaulle to a large crowd, expressing gratitude for the warm reception. The visit also included a cultural exchange, with French guests attending a ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre.

What was the main topic of discussion between the Moscow Council and the Paris Municipality?

• Tourism development

• Trade agreements

• Friendly relations and expanding contacts

• Military cooperation

Why did thousands of workers gather at the Soviet Square?

• To attend a concert

• To protest against the government

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To welcome General de Gaulle and express sympathy for the French people

What did General de Gaulle express in his speech to the gathered crowd?

• His appreciation for the warm reception

• His plans for economic reforms

• His desire to visit more countries

• His interest in Russian literature

Which performance did President de Gaulle and his guests attend at the Bolshoi Theatre?

• Swan Lake

• The Nutcracker

• Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev

• Carmen

How did the people outside the Bolshoi Theatre react to President de Gaulle's visit?

• They protested against it

• They warmly welcomed him

• They ignored the event

• They were unaware of his presence