10, February

Dear Julia

Thank you for your letter. I was very glad to get it.

In the  last letter you asked me: ”What  is you Motherland? Why do you like it?”

I want to answer your questions in my letter.

            I think, my Motherland is my country. This is Russia.

You asked me :”What do you love Russia for?”

I love Russia for beautiful cities, ancient places.

            I live in one of ancient cities of Russia. This is Vladimir. In my native town there are many beautiful and interesting places and memorials of architecture.

            One of my favourite place is Golden Gates. Golden Gates defended  our town many centuries ago. But now the museum is situated here.

            I love Russia and my native town for beautiful nature. I love our green forest, gold fields, blue sky, long rivers and deep lakes.

I want that you will come to my native town, to my Motherland.

You will see these beautiful places and visit them with me. I think you will like it.

It is my own poem:

My birthplace is in Russia

I love it without words

I live and enjoy this treasure

And say it with worth

                                                                                                                         Best wishes from me.

                                                                                                                           Kseniya Popova.