«The best and most beautifulthings in the world cannot

Be seen or even touched – theymust be felt with the heart»

Helen Keller

Every person has his dear corner in the whole world. This is the place where I was born, where my parents and grandparent were born. My motherland is very dear and important for me. It is the place where I said my first world, where I did my first steps. Ukraine is my beloved motherland…

Ukraine is one of the largest countries of Eastern Europe. In the south it is washed by the Black and the Azov Seas. The major rivers are the Dnieper, the Dniester, the Donets and others. The major part of Ukraine is flat and only 5% of it is mountainous. The two mountainous areas in Ukraine are the Carpathians and the Crimean Mountains.

Everybody has so-called "small motherland". My smal lmotherland it is Zaporizhia. This is my favorite city. After all, I was born here, lived here since childhood, here live my parents and friends. Wherever I was, other

cities of the mother, Ukraine or even other countries, and as it were good I was not there, I always want to come back home, to my home – to my

Zaporizhia.

Lenin Avenue

The city is divided into two parts, the Dniper river. The city has more than 900 000 people. The city has many monuments, theaters and museums. People like to relax in the park or the river. City operates several factories and businesses as well as colleges and universities. The main street of the city is Lenin Avenue. It is the longest avenue in Europe.

Ukrainian cultural heritage is really unique and astonishing. Folk music is well known in Ukraine. Ukrainian folk music is so impressive and spectacular. You will certainly enjoy seeing the tradition of kolyadky and vesnyanky songs. These songs describe historical events of our motherland.

Zaporozhye is not only my hometown, but also very beautiful, interesting city that has a long history. Zaporizhzhya Cossacks

lived here in the glorious place - Zaporizhzhya Sich. From there it took many customs and magic rituals that helped Cossacks to fight

against the enemy. It is from the time of the Zaporizhzhya Sich Cossack movement began in "Spas" that exists to this day, as a

kind of Cossack brotherhood and unity. That is why my hometown Zaporozhye and called the "cradle of the Cossacks".

«The greatest rivers always find their way to the ocean. Like a ship reaching out to its motherland» Everybody loves their motherland and pray for better future of their country. I truly believe that it`s really up to Ukrainian people to strive for better life and make our country prosperous and well-developed. I strongly believe that one day Ukraine will become one of the most successful country in the whole world. I pray for Ukraine and believe cohesion of Ukrainian people cause «The strength and uniqueness of any state is in its people»