Dear friend!
    My name is Seva. I am 16. I would like to tell you a little about me. I live in the city of Nefteyugansk. Today I want to tell you about one beautiful day. This is the day when I decided to shoot a video about my mother. I don't know why I decided to make a video on this very day, but I knew exactly what I must do this. My younger brother helped me to make the video.
    Shooting does not take a lot of time. When I finished my video, I decided that it should be seen not only by my friends and relatives, but also by other people. Now with the help of the YouTube site, you too can appreciate my creation. Here is the address of the site     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhCQmv0H8kQ
   I heard so many nice words. Everybody liked my idea. But still more important for me was to hear the opinion of my mother. Since it was she who inspired me to this video. To my surprise, I saw my mother's tears. They were tears of happiness. For me it was the best of all praise. And the words weren't needed to understand what she was proud of me. Then, having calmed down, she told me a lot of warm and pleasant words.
     And what are your hobbies? Perhaps you too are fond of the same things as I dd. I would like to read a letter from you very much . I wait for your stories with impatience.
     Your friend from Russia,
      Seva

   Hi, my dear pen friends!

   My name is Kirill and I’m writing you from a little town inWwest Siberia – Nefteugansk. In my letter I want to tell you about my plans for this summer.
   Every person waits for summer holidays, which in Russia last from June till the end of August. And the first part of June I will spend in Nefteugansk, because some of my friends study in 11 class and  pass exams, after that they will disperse to different cities of our country to study in universities.
   In the second part of June I will visit the capital of my country – Moscow. I love this city for its historical sights, big trade centers, skyscrapers and a great amount of people. And from this city I will fly in  the United Kingdom. I will live in host family in Eastbourne for a month. This sweat time I will spend in interesting chatting with different people and developing my communicative skills.
    In the end of July I want to get to summer camp on the shore of the  Black sea. I was in this camp last summer and with my team made a lot of economics and social projects. And in this summer we want to have a rest! No work in summer time!!)
   I wish that this summer would give me a mass of good impressions and energy, which will help me to pass exams next year and enter the university.
   I want to ask you some questions. How do you usually spend your summer/winter holidays? Would you visit us in the nearest future? May we meet some of your in July this summer in London?  
    Hope to hear from you soon,
    Best wishes,
    Kirill.

Hi, Melina and the students!
Today we are going to add some letters to the blog. And, of course, we are looking forward to having your letters and pictures!
Valentina and the students

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!