Contribution from Chernivtsy Gymnasium # 2

My name is Julia Popovich.
Julia is a Roman name. It designates fluffy, curly, a sheaf. I have a brother the twin. His name is Bogdan.
We have relatives in Canada and Chernivetskyi area.
We speak at home the Ukrainian language. I know English, German (I learn these languages) and Russian.
Mum teaches me to embroider “rooshniki”. I have embroidered one “rooshnik” and to its drill in a basket for Easter. In our family the grandmother and mum embroider. Mum embroiders even pictures. They hang at home. Mum embroiders both threads, and beads.
I am more similar to my father. And I took after my  mum in character.
I have elder sister who draws well. Her name is Hristina. She is  the participant of various exhibitions, have won competition of Minims. Our great-grandfather Yury Popovich was the artist.

Best wishes
Julia Popovich, 6 form,
Gymnasium #2
Chernivtsy


Hi, my name is Julia Ugorska.
Julia is a Latinate feminine form of the name Julius. Julius was a Roman family, derived from a founder Julus, the son of Aeneas and Creusa in Roman mythology, although the name's etymology may possibly derive from Greek word "ioulos" or alternatively from name of the Roman god Jupiter.
None of my family has the same name. And that's great, I think. Just because each of us is individual and deserves the name which in some way reflects his/her character.
Ukraine's the native country of my all ancestors. And although some of my relatives are living in Russia now, they have Ukrainian nationality and traditions.
All members of my family know Ukrainian and Russian. As for me, I know Russian, Ukrainian, English and a little bit German. First two languages I speak fluently, which I can't say of English. I think I'm far not perfect in it, however, this fact only encourages me to improve it. We study German at school, so I know some general phrases and grammar rules. And maybe I will be even able to get acquainted with somebody using German or buy something in the shop, but I don't actually feel myself comfortable speaking it. Yet, the closest language for me is Ukrainian, of course. Usually we speak it at home.
Our family doesn't have any specific traditions or celebrations. But most religious and national festivals we consider to be our family holidays and celebrate them properly from year to year.
My appearance resembles my dad's one. We've got similar big brown eyes, thick black eyelashes and features.
In character I take after my dad too. Our behavior is almost identical and it's very easy for me to guess his view or reaction on different things, events, activities and people. But my great love to different sciences I've got from mum.
In our family albums we've got photos from a great range of events, such as family holidays or everyday walks. I think keeping photos is very important first of all because they're really evocative of our past. They can remind us of people or some bright events we've forgotten about. Photos help us to not forget our origin and the history of our life. They also evoke some kind of nostalgia and melancholy which everyone should feel sometimes. That's why I treasure all the photos and consider them to be an essential part of family heritage.

Best of Luck,
Julia
10th Grade
Gymnasium #2
Chernivtsy

 Hello! My name is Elizabeth Savchuk.
It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Elizabeth is "God's promise; God is my oath". I don't know, maybe they think that Elizabeth is a wonderful name.
None of my family has the same name. Why? I think, because everybody in my family must be individual, special, so similar names sometimes spoil it.
My Mum is from Russia, so her parents (my grandparents) are from Russia too. But Daddy with his parents are from our Ukraine. My Grandmom is living in the USA (New-York) now, a lot of my relatives are living in Germany, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Spain.
 With members of my family I speak  Russian and Ukrainian languages. But I also know the  English language and a little bit of German language.
My appearence is similar to the father's. I am a father's daugther after all ;) I have  large gray eyes, a refined face, full lips and dark hair. I have similar character with my Mum: we like animals, we are delicate, fragile, intelligent.


Good luck,
Beth
10th Grade
Gymnasium #2
Chernivtsy


Hi, my name is Juliana Zagurska.
The name Juliana is of Latin origin, a similar form of the name Julia. It is a woman’s form of the name Julianos (Julian).The name has spread in Europe because of veneration St. Juliana of Lyuttiha (Germany, XII-XIII cc.).
My surname comes from the Polish nobleman Zagursky, who came from Poland to Khmelnitsky region in the 19th century.
Firstly my parents chose it for me because in my family usually choose short , not too long names. And the  name Juliana in its short form sounds like July. Secondly, from the first minutes of my life, my mum saw that I am an obstinate and emotional girl.
Nobody in my family has  the same name. And it is great because I feel my individuality .
My family can be called a multinational  one. It consists of Poles, Russians, Ukrainian and even of Romanians. My great-grandmother and great-grandfather on the father`s side were born in the Khmelnitsky region , in the village of Zinkiv. My great-grandmother on the mother`s side was born in Zhitomir region , in the village of  Ivanopil (Janushpil). My great-grandfather on the mother`s side was born in Russia , near Smolensk. My grandparents on the father`s side were born in Khmelnitsky region , in the village of Zinkiv too. My granny on the mother`s side was born in the town Struj, and grandpa was born in Chernivtsy.
All of my family members know Ukrainian and Russian. Ukrainian is my mother tongue. I also speak Russian, a little bit English, Polish, and a little bit German. My English, of course, is not perfect and it makes me learn more and better. At home I speak Ukrainian.
We are Catholics. But in my family there are also Orthodox members. So we often celebrate some holidays together. My family does not have any special holidays, unless celebrate birthdays or Christian holidays like Christmas, Easter and etc.
We all have half of the genes from mom and the other half from dad. I look similar with my dad and with my mom. With my dad we have got similar eyebrows, grey eyes and features. With my mom we have got similar lips.
As for the character, I think that every person is different. As all people similar we all have similar features of character.
Family photos are like a piece of family life. Every photo has a definite story. I think that every family must have albums with photos because they reflect the history of the family.

Love
Juliana
10th Grade
Gymnasium #2
Chernivtsy

 
My name is Elizabeth Chagley
There are many variants concerning the origin of my surname. It originates from the Ukrainian language. It was the surname of noble families. As for my name, Elizabeth is the Greek translation of the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God's promise".
My parents chose this name for me because my mother liked it very much. My great great grandmather s name was also Elizabeth.
My parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents were born in Ukraine but my great great grandfather was born in Austria. I have relatives in the Western part of Ukraine. Me and my parents speak Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, English and German.
Me and my family have the tradition to visit church all together on the Christmas Eve and on Easter. When my family gathers for a special celebration we always try to cook something special and extraordinary. For example, we like to eat sushi (^_^).
I look like my mother and my great great grandmother (the one whose name was also Elizabeth).
Speaking about my character, I took some features from all my relatives: good sense of humor from my father, diligence from my mother, kindness from my granny etc.
My great grandmother knows many stories about our family. She likes to tell us about past events and to show albums with family photos. 


Elizabeth Chagley
Gymnasium#2
Chernivtsy 

Hi, my name is Anastasia Melnichuk.
The name Anastacia is Greek, and means the "revived".
I was named in honor of my great-grandmother Nastia, you really loved my dad.
All of my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents were born in Ukraine. But now my sister lives in Italy. I and my parents can speak Ukrainian and Russian languages. There is a tradition in my family every Christmas and New Year, we celebrate all together. I really love my parents. In character I am like mum, but in  appearance I am like dad. I have a very big family photo album, with a variety of photographs. It is very valuable to me.
My family is the most valuable treasure that I have.
Best wishes
Anastasia Melnichuk, 7 form,
Gymnasium №5
Chernivtsy