Some people live in the city

Where the house are very tall

Some people live in the country

Where the houses are very small.

But in the country where the houses are small

The gardens are very big.

And in the cities where the houses are tall

There are no gardens at all.

In these two words there is only one definition. The birthplace is a place where every corner reminds you of something. Each person has their own homeland. Even as little as my village, where I live. But even in my village there are beautiful places, famous people. Life flows here its stream. The Village of Grigoryevo is my small native land. It is located in the Vladimir region, Gus-Сhrustalny district. My village was found in 18th century. From the very childhood I breathe her natural air and enjoy the smells what are difficult to feel somewhere else.

The place I live in is full of mysteries and secrets. There is no scientist who is able to puzzle out all riddles of this place.

It is usually very difficult to answer the question why you like something. But I’ll try to explain you my feelings.

Every man has the place which is dear to him, the place where he would like to return again and again no matter how far he would be from it. This place is called his motherland. Our motherland gives us strength due to which we can reach our goals; our motherland gives us shelter, where we can feel piece and quiet.

My motherland isn`t large but it`s very dear to me. It is Stavrovo. What a beautiful and picturesque place it is!

Everyone has probably thought whether he loves his country. And everyone has his own answer.

           My birthplace is Vladimir, a small Russian city. I was born here and have lived for 18 years already. However, I have to admit that I love things associated with life in Vladimir more than this city. Above all things they are my family and friends. As a rule, we remember not the city but the people who are important to us. Of course, we can discuss Vladimir’s beauty. To my mind, each city has something special.

The town of Kovrov is my home town. I was born and live here with my parents and my younger brother.

We live in the street named after V.G. Fyodorov, a famous Russian gunsmith. He designed new weapons for Soviet Army and worked in Kovrov. Our town is famous for its great designer – armsmen such as V.A. Degtyarev, G.S.Shpagin, S.V.Vladimirov, A.G. Smirnov, P.M.Gorunov, etc.