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Hello dear Brianna! I study English, French and I can speak Armenian very well. I lived in Armenia since my birthday till 3 years old. When I was 3 my family moved from Armenia to Russia, to Rostov – on - Don.
In summer 2006 I took part in the International Russian-American project ‘English Language Summer Camp’. This educational year I participate in the School Project ‘National Holidays in USA’.
Have you got any sisters or brothers? Who are your favorite actors and actresses? What are your favorite film?
With best wishes, Arevik!
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Dear pen-friend,
Hello! My name is Fedya. My surname is Polenov. I am a boy. I am ten.
I am in the fourth form of the elementary school. I live in Rostov-on-Don. Rostov is my hometown.
I like nature. In the city I like to go to the park. I live with my mum and dad.
I like to play chess with my dad. I haven’t pets. I like tennis and badminton.
I’ve got a lot of interesting books. I like to read them. I have friends.

1. What sport do you like?
2. Have you got a pet?
3. Do you like nature?
4. What do you like more to play computer games or to read books?
5. What subjects do you like in your school?
6. What season do you like?
7. Have you got friends?

Please, write back.
You Pen- Friend from Russia
Fedya Polenov
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Hi McKenzie.

Our school number 12 was a secondary comprehensive institution
since its foundation in the 30-s years last century till spring 2007.In autumn 2007 the school was given a new status. Now it is called a Gymnasium. What does it mean? Besides comprehensive subjects our students study additional subjects.
for example, our grade 8V has additional subjects: German or French as a second
foreign language, a history of Great Britain. And 8B grade has Arts as an additional subject.
In our gymnasium I participate in school project “Holiday and Traditions in
English Speaking-countries”. We develop a student’s book “National Holidays in
the U.S.A. I develop a chapter “Independence Day”. Also I like to spend time
in rollerblading in summer. I have never skied in my life, because we do not have long snowy and frosty winters in our region. Of course, sometimes we have frosty and snowy days in winter. But it is rarely. For example in December 2007 and January 2008 there were some very frosty days: -25-30C degrees below 0. Do your like to spend your time rollerblading? What is your favorite book and author? What is your favorite subject at school?
With best wishes,
Your Russian friend,
Ann
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Tyler- Hi Tyler! Thank you for your letter. Now I’ll answer your questions. I like rock music too, especially “Red Hot Chili Peppers”, “Queen”, “Nirvana”, “Aerosmith” e.t.c. Also I like some Russian Rock Groups: “Сплин (Splin)”, “Nautilus Pompilius”, “Ногу Свело(Nogu Svelo)”, “КИНО(Cinema=Movies)”, “Би 2(B 2)” e.t.c.
I don’t play rugby, because it is not popular in Russia. But I played rugby sometimes, when I was in wrestling.
What rock groups do you listen to? Do you play and like soccer? If yes, what is your favorite soccer team? What are your favorite subjects at school? What computer games do you play? What is your favorite genre in computer games? Do your read books? If yes, what is your favorite author?
Hope to see your answer soon.
With best wishes from Russia, Kirill.

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Dear Sydney,
Thank you for your letter. I’m glad to have a pen-friend from America, so I can practice my English. I collect stamps. I have more than 100 stamps. I like to play badminton. I like to read very much. My favorite book is Harry Potter. Have you read it? What is your favorite book? How old are you? Would you like to visit Russia?
Best wishes, Angelina