Hi, dear Argentinean friends!

My name is Ann. I’m a student of teacher Valentina. I like reading your letters in the blog.

I’ve heard that your teachers had a strike. Were you glad about it? Did you support them? What was the result?

I like cinema very much, but I don’t know Argentinean cinematograph. Can you tell me about it? Can you advice me something to watch? What movies are popular in your country? What should I watch to learn more about your country? Recently I watched the film about your compatriot Ernesto Che Guevara. I was very impressed with the life in Latin America at the time. Tell me about famous Argentinean actors and directors.

In addition to the cinema I like to read books. What would you like to do in your spare time?

I look forward to your reply.

Best wishes,

Ann

P.S. It’s the photo of myself. You know, one of my hobbies is to take pictures using a film camera not a digital one. This picture is an example of it. I would be glad to watch your photos too!

HELLO DEAR FRIENDS!!

We were reading your last letters and watching your pictures...
They are so nice and interesing. For us, it is also very surprising that your summer holidays are in June. KIRILL: How interesing your plans for your holidays!
Here, the students usually go on holidays to the mountains or to the beach.. We have beautiful lanscapes in the south as well as in the north of our country.
Here we post a photo of Pilar, one of the students, during her holidays in a famous Argentinian city: Mendoza. People usually go to Mendoza in winter because you have wonderful places for skiing.

We hope you like our landscapes!!!
Love,
Pilar and the students.

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