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Tula, an old Russian city, is mentioned in most tourist guidebooks. It was set up as a ………………… fortress.

POWER

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The place was chosen due to its ………………… geographical position — close to the Oka River. The exact date of the foundation of the settlement is unknown but the evidence says it happened well before the 14th century.

FAVOUR

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The city is ………………… for its Kremlin.

FAME

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It was built in the 16th century and is still an important tourist ………………… .

ATTRACT

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And, of course, Tula is associated with the samovar and pryanik — a kind of gingerbread with jam inside. Tulskiy pryanik is especially ………………… when it is freshly baked.

TASTE

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Children are usually very ………………… and try to steal a bite of it before the tea is properly served.

PATIENT