They are so good!!!

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Well, I'm still waiting for some photos to come (they were promised to be sent to me by my fellow- examiner in Novokuznetsk - Natasha Karelina), but it still remains to be seen if I receive some if any. Natasha's likely to be very busy after the trip to Siberia as she has got 2 small boys and was away from home for one week. But I also have some news to share with you. First, I've examined in Saratov on December 13th and reached the town by top class train called in Russia - SV. I must admit - it was an experience to remember!!! Basically, our Russian trains have changed a lot for better and I was pleasantly surprised to see these changes. Good service, polite attendants, good compartment etc.
The exams went smoothly and I had no problems whatsoever. The only bizzare thing has been the absence of snow both in Moscow and Saratov: - absolutely bare grounds and landscapes everywhere. They look dull and made me feel a bit bored. I must say that this winter is extraordinarily warm and snowless. Note: in Kemerovo,Siberia, it's absolutely different, isn't it?. High time we went there for snow and whiteness. On arrival to Moscow I had another piece of good news - excellent photos from my first(2008-9) FCE group. The group is sitting exam in March 2009. The photos were made on impulse by students for no reasons at all. Just wanted to make photos, that's it!Have a look. All kids are 14 years old, though there are some girls who are students (ex-school leavers). I love them all and I think they are really beautiful!!!

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