Сочинение

ученицы 10 «Б» класса МБОУ СОШ №21 г. Коврова

Бурлаковой Татьяны

I love my birthplace.

We are sometimes asked what our birthplace is. But what does the word "birthplace” mean? Is it only the place where we were born? Or something more? I suppose it is an interesting question which should be discussed. Before I try to answer the question I want to tell you about my "birthplace”.

My birthplace is the village of Bolshie Vsegodichi. Many years ago on this land my ancestors lived. They were called Ivan Burlakov and Alexei Burlakov. The Burlakovs were famous enough in the place. Ivan was my great-grandfather Alexei’s brother. Ivan was born in 1864. He was a deputy in the State Duma. Alexei was an affluent peasant. He had his own pine forest, built a dairy. My grandmother Alexandra Burlakova was born in 1907 in this village. She was one of the first pioneers and was very proud of that. Bolshie Vsegodichi is a calm, cozy village that’s why my ancestors didn’t move from place to place. They enjoyed living there.

My birthplace is the place where my childhood has flown. After all I have lots of the kindest and brightest memories connected with my childhood. And I want to tell you about one of them. I remember, when I was nine my friends and I decided to build a shelter of branches on a huge tree which was in the remote area of the countryside. But we were too young to build it ourselves. So we decided that to make a rope-ladder and put coverlets was enough. We often used to play games, talk to one another and read adventure stories together on the tree. What happy and fun time it was!

Bolshie Vsegodichi is the place where I spend my summer holidays. I can relax there after my school year. The last rest in the country was necessary for me because I was very tired after my exams, which I passed excellently. The sun, open air, the forest, the river, fresh milk, roosters’ songs in the mornings – that was enough for my happiness! In my birthplace I have a good opportunity to improve my health. Manual labor in our vegetable garden, running in the mornings, swimming, cycling, fresh air and proper nutrition help me to keep feet. In the country I can do anything I want: read books in silence, take colorful photos, walk somewhere. I don’t have to worry about my homework and marks. All in all, my birthplace is the best place where I can have a rest and gather strength for the next school year.

My birthplace is the place where I can forget about everything and take pleasure of wonderful nature. There are some picturesque places in Bolshie Vsegodichi. One of them is the river Uvod. The river isn’t far from my house so I go to the river every day (if it doesn’t rain, of course). The Uvod isn’t wide and deep, but it is so beautiful that I can’t go there without camera. I’m fond not only of swimming. I like taking photos, for example, of sunbeams sparkling and reflecting in the smooth water. I like taking photos of wide fields, of bright flowers, of the church which I can see from the river. Sometimes I manage to take photos of animals such as frogs, butterflies, dragonflies or even ducks with some little ducklings. When I’m near the river I feel relaxed and quiet.

Now, let’s turn to our question: "What does the word "birthplace” mean?” I can’t say what it is: a big city or a small house on the lakeside, because each person has his own birthplace. The birthplace is the place which is dear for you. It is the place where you can forget about everything and retrospect, where you feel happy and safe. The settlement Bolshie Vsegodichi is my native place, my birthplace and it will always be the best place for me all over the world. I love my birthplace!