Hi, dear friends!

My name is Yana, I`m 16 years old. I study at a secondary school in the 10th form. I want to tell you about one day of my life, it`s my friend’s birthday.
On Sunday, the 29^th of April, my friends and I celebrated the birthday of our dear friend Katy. Specially for her, I and my friends had a party in Hawaiian style. I liked it very much , because it was unforgettable. It was very interesting to prepare decorations, food and different contests, costumes, regarding that she knew nothing. On her birthday she wanted to get the car and we baked a cake like a car in which our present was hidden. She was very surprised.

I want you to tell me about your unusual birthday. How and where did you celebrate it? Which of the holidays are very popular in your country? What unusual gift was presented to you?

Look forward to your answer,
Yana!

Hello,
My name is Masha, I’m 16 years old. As you know I live in Nefteugansk, Russia.   It’s a very small town,  but it’s nice. We have some places to go out. What about your town?
For me it was awesome to know that your summer holidays are in December, January and February, because in our country they are winter month .
May you tell me about your country and some unusual traditions?
Do you like reading? What kind of books do you like? As for me, it’s my favorite hobby, but I have so little time for it. My last book which I've read is “War and Pease ” by Leo Tolstoy, Russian famous writer. It’s really good, but it is so hard page-turner.
And also I like art. I think that Salvador Dali is the best artist all over  the world! What about you? Which artists do you like?
So, my lesson is over, I should go. Look forward to your letter!
Best wishes,
Masha

Hello dear friends!!!!

How are you all! Sorry we didn't write before..we were on strike at school.We loved the idea of the journal...it would be great to see your pics and comments!!!
This year I`ll introduce you new students from fourth and fifth year. They feel eager at working on the blog!
As soon as we have time..we'll begin adding letters and photos of the new students.

Love from Argetina,
Teacher Melina and students

P.S.: Valen if you can..try to send me the journal by e-mail: melilamarchesina@gmail.com

Hi our friends in Argentina!
Now we are going to add to the blog our newsletter called Polar Lights. We would be happy if you read the newsletter and send us some comments or any ideas and pictures! If we don't manage to add it we'll send it to the e-mail of your teacher.
Your friends from Russia.
P.S. We've tried but failed!

Happy New School Year!

Dear pen-friends from Argentina,
We are very pleased to partner with you in the blog, this is a very interesting and enjoyable work.
We’ve heard that your school year begins in March. It is very surprising for us, as we have been learning for 5 months and looking forward to summer vacation very much which will be only in June, July and August.
What is the name of your school and what grade are you in? We would like to know how your vacation was. Maybe you spent your vacation in some interesting places or you spent the summer in Argentina, didn’t you? We know that Argentina is extremely beautiful and very warm!

In our town which is called Nefteugansk, summer is usually not too warm and long.
As we haven’t the sea or any famous sights nearby, we usually go away to some southern parts of Russia oe even to other countries during the summer. Some children go to summer camps in the resort towns where they have fun, other children have part-time job.
As for me, my name is Merim Dzhalmambetova. I’m 16 years old, I study in secondary school № 5. My hobby is dancing and I have been doing dancing in the club called «Style» for 11 years. During the summer holidays I usually go to warm countries with my parents or to the camp.
We wish you good success in your new school year!
Best whishes,
Merim and other childrens.

Hello from Russia!

Hi, our friends in Argentina! How are the things going? We know that you are getting ready to leave school now. Have you passed all the exams? When are you having your school leaving party? Will you, please, add some pictures of it to the blog? It would be great! As for us, we are getting ready for the New Year party now. It's one of the most favourite holidays for many of us!Hope to hear from you again!

Best wishes from your Russian friends.

Hi again!

Hi, our friends in Argentina!

Sorry we haven't written for some time! How are you? We are fine! We know that you finish school very soon. It's so strange for us because we're having just the middle of the school year here in Russia.

We wish you a success on your exams! We'll be very happy to read more of your letters and watch the pictures of yours!

Good luck!

Your Russian friends.