Submitted by: School № 2 Galati Romania Sponsoring Teacher: Georgiana Munteanu Special thanks to Ruxandra Mereuta, Cristian Bontea and Alexandra Jianu - grade 7B

The city of Galati is situated not far from the worldwide famous Danube Delta, a unique place in Europe due to its flora and fauna. With about 400,000 inhabitants, Galati is the 5-th greatest city of Romania. Located on the left bank of the Danube at 150 km (80 MMi) from the Black Sea, at the confluence of the Danube with two North - South flowing rivers, Galati developed very early as a main commercial centre, the biggest Romanian inland harbor. Galati has also become an important cultural centre. Museums, theatres and other cultural sites can be visited at Galati: the Danube Shore, the Dramatic Theatre, the Musical Theatre, the Art Museum, the Botanical Garden, the Public Garden, the old “Precista” Monastery, the Cathedral and so on. The downtown has changed place each year as the city has developed in time. Now there is an old downtown and new economical downtown. The old downtown From the cleanness point of view, Galati is not the cleanest but neither the dirtiest city in Romania. There are many things to be done for a cleaner and healthier life in the center of our city.

The new downtown A part of the new downtown, known as “Mazepa 1” neighborhood, with many green clean spots. It is an exquisite place with many shops, offices and economical agencies. The main street in Galati, Brailei street, the largest road in the city, here at night. The Cultural Popular House in Galati, a place where many cultural events like concerts, theatre plays and conferences take place.

The most famous artesian well in the city, in shape of a dandelion. This is the place where people come and cool in the hot summer afternoon. There is a real park and benches around it. Galati has important museums such as this one: Alexandru Ioan Cuza`s History Museum

Galati is one of the most important ports of Romania because near the city passes the Danube, which springs from the Black Forest Mountains, in Germany. In this picture you can see a very old sailing boat from the 15th century. In Galati there is School No 2 where I study. This school is very special because it has the green flag, the award for Eco-Schools.

If you would like to have a special cultural evening, the drama theater can offer great performances. You are welcome to our city!

World Games

Universiade 2013 is to take place in Kazan 

On May 31 the results of voting of FISU executive committee’s members were announced in Brussels. Kazan (Russia), Vigo (Spain) and Gwan Ju (South Korea) took part in the bid for the right to host the Universiade South Korean city was considered to be the strongest contest of Kazan in the bid. Having opened the envelope, George Killian announced about Kazan’s victory in the bid for the Universiade Experience of an application campaign helped Kazan to win this bid. Besides, 14 Tatarstan runners run 4 thousand kilometers within the framework of the Super Marathon Kazan-Brussels in support of the Universiade 2013 in Kazan. The world Universiade is the second important international sport contest after the Olympic Games. Their organizers are International Student Sports Federation, which consists of 14 countries. In this organization Russia is presented by Russian Student Sport Union. The plan that during the Universiade sport facilities will be used in Kazan. On May 31 the results of voting of FISU executive committee’s members were announced in Brussels. Kazan (Russia), Vigo (Spain) and Gwan Ju (South Korea) took part in the bid for the right to host the Universiade South Korean city was considered to be the strongest contest of Kazan in the bid. Having opened the envelope, George Killian announced about Kazan’s victory in the bid for the Universiade Experience of an application campaign helped Kazan to win this bid. Besides, 14 Tatarstan runners run 4 thousand kilometers within the framework of the Super Marathon Kazan-Brussels in support of the Universiade 2013 in Kazan. The world Universiade is the second important international sport contest after the Olympic Games. Their organizers are International Student Sports Federation, which consists of 14 countries. In this organization Russia is presented by Russian Student Sport Union. The plan that during the Universiade sport facilities will be used in Kazan.

Our dream is to make the city Kazan more popular and and Universiade 2013 more attractive. We asked our friends from other countries for their advice.