My name is Maryna. My parents have been waiting for me for a long time. And finally …I was born on the 5th of June 1982 in the beautiful city. This city is called Donetsk. On mother’s tales this day was bright, solar and unforgettable. My sister Inna named me Maryna.

I was active and cheerful child with many different hobbies. For example I visited a swimming pool of athletic complex “Dynamo”. In 1989 I went in the 1 class of school ¹7. The study was easy for me due to my first teacher. Her name was Lyahova Valentina and she has given me basic principles of reading and writing and other main skills. From 1989 to 1991 I was seriously fond of athletic and swimming in the athletic complex "Dynamo". From 1992 to 1995 I was occupied with ball dances. My first teacher was good known teacher of athletic and ball dances Dorogovcev.

In 1996 I entered Donetsk Technical College, which was founded by Gregory Shteyn. I have spent there 3 unforgettable years. Arrival to this educational establishment meant a victory!!!! Study and also free time in college gave me a lot of skills and self-confidence. Here I have learned to play bridge and write a poetry, as well as I have found a lot of new friend. We communicate with each other even now.

In 1999 I entered Donetsk National Technical University on the specialty "International economics". My choice was not affected by anybody. It has been done independently and I proud of it very much. In 2000 I have got a driving license.

From the 31st of July to the 25th of August 2000 I went to England to study English. I studied in St. Giles Colleges London Central, which was founded in 1955. It was situated in the park zone in the center of London. I lived in friendly English family. I keep in touch with these people even now. I have passed test on average level of knowledge of English and got the certificate that confirms my knowledge.

From the 6th of August to the 31st of August 2001 I was in England in the second time. I grateful to my parents who sent me there one more time. School in which I was educated was named Swandean School of English in Wimbledon. At the end of course I also had an examination and got one more certificate.

In September 2002 I entered English department of our university. In May 2003 I and my team, which consisted of 4 participants, took part in SIFE conferences that was conducted between higher educational establishments. We took 4th place among all rivals. In the July 2003 I got a diploma of bachelor. Now I am studying on the fifth course to get a master’s degree.

From July to October 2003 I was practicing in Donetsk Chamber of Commerce where I worked in exhibition department. I helped to organize business meetings and all kinds of fairs and exhibitions.

On April 2004 I performed in the university conference with the report. The topic was "Organization of export-import operations at a large production complex "Stirol"". Presently I am working on my diploma, which subject complies with the topic of my report.