origin, and the meaning of Marina is "from the sea" Full name: Popova Marina Date of birth: 5 March 2001 Address: Davydovo Moscow region Russia School: Davydovskaya Gymnasium Form: 5 Horoscope: Pisces Marina is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Marina is "from the sea"

My favourite Davydovskaya Gymnasium My beautiful village My favourite Davydovskaya Gymnasium The Headmistress of my school

I was born and live in a small village near Moscow I was born and live in a small village near Moscow. I was the first child in my family and my parents argued much about my name. At last my Dad won the battle and called me Marina. I live with my parents and my younger sister whom I adore. I was allowed to give her the name and now we are the best friends. I’m in the sixth form now and have been studying English since the second class. I’m rather good at English and like to study it. It is interesting to read books in the original and to participate in different competitions.

I started learning English in the second form My first English books I started learning English in the second form Now I use this and this

to draw to play on my computer cats to help my parents to play the piano to dream

I often take part in different competitions

I won I was lucky to take the first place in Russia In December my school participated in the English learners competition British Bulldog I was lucky to take the first place in Russia a pencil I won a calendar CD dictionary a certificate some beautiful grammar cards a diploma

Cambridge English exam I hope to pass Cambridge English exam some day

It is interesting to take part in the competitions of the center SNAIL It is interesting to take part in the competitions of the center SNAIL. There are a lot of them each year

an illustrated book a certificate a calendar In February the competition on World Art Culture took place in our school. It was in Russian but dedicated to Great Britain. It was not at all easy to find the answers even on Internet. But I did my best and won. an illustrated book about England a certificate a calendar

Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General … It was unexpected, but I am happy 2011-12 International Schools Essay Competition  Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General … Students are invited to write an essay in English, entitled ‘Dear Mr. UN Secretary-General …’. 849 children from 59 countries wrote open letters to the UN Secretary-General explaining what they think governments and world leaders should be doing to build a more sustainable future on planet Earth. 1st Prize: Davydovskaya Gymnasium, Russia – Popova Marina The winners were announced at the Schools Debate and Prize-giving Ceremony on 16th May 2012 at the Living Rainforest in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire. My essay can be read on web site ://www.livingrainforest.org/explore/schools-debate/prize-winning-essays/primary-schools and was presented to the UN Secretary-General. It was unexpected, but I am happy

My dream is to visit London some day