"Looking back at our fortnight stay in Balchik I would like to state that it was splendid and unforgettable. I am grateful to Alyona Gromushkina, editor-in-chief of magazine "English", who introduced me to Svetlana Atanasova during one of MELTA (Moscow English Teachers Association) festivals. I found a like-minded person in Svetlana, an educator with the same approaches to teaching English. We both motivate students through acting, reciting and singing. But moreover, Svetlana has a distinguished talent of event planner. And her festival is a real event! She was able to organize competitions, activities and bring together people of shared values. Thank you, Svetlana, for your wonderful festival! In my comments, I also thank the members of the jury for their unbiased judging and give my best regards to all the participants of the competitions. You were great on the stage!"

Irina Ishkhneli

teacher of English, secondary school 1738, Moscow

"It was really exciting to watch different theatre groups. Some of them were real professionals like "Step by Step" and "Nadezhda". Others were amateurs. But all of them were fascinated by the greatness of dramatic art and the English language. The performances were marked by creativity. As for me, I was awarded and got a totally positive experience. Besides, I had a great beach holiday and made friends with nice Bulgarian girls"

Ivan Mulenkov

a 7th grade student, school 1738, Moscow

"We were quite nervous before our first appearance on the stage of international competitions. But we did our best to make this acting successful. As a result, we won 2nd place in the nomination "Theatrical Performance", which was a big achievement for us. Bulgaria is a cool place! It will be always remembered due to its hospitable people and wonderful sea. By the way, I asked my teachers and parents to organize another trip to Bulgaria next year. I will work hard during this school year to make my dream come true"

Aloyna Egorova

a 7-year student, school 1738, Moscow

"All the groups that took part in the festival competitions had a chance to show their creative approach to the chosen material and their knowledge of English. Grand prizes were given to the best groups. The jury's decision was fair. The winners spend a lot of time on the stage to prepare for the performances. It was really useful to watch how other teenagers perform and interact. Attitude towards acting should be serious – it's real work. I also want to thank Svetla for her kindness. In Balchik, I could see only friendly people!"

Marianna Maksimovа

a 7-year student, school 1738

„In our school – "Hristo Botev" secondary school in Rakovski, Bulgaria, we have a theatre group, which organizes theatrical performances both in English and in Bulgarian. We usually play in school concerts or town festivals. So – we were very happy to take part in the festival "The world in children's hands" in Balchik, where we had the chance to perform on international scene. The 7 days there flew so fast, because everything was perfect – the organization, the attitude of the director Svetlana Atanasova, the opportunities for contacts with people, who value teaching English through drama as much as we do. These 7 days turned out to be the source of a year long memories of the gorgeous time we had there. All the kids are impatiently looking forward to the next festival, which we do hope will take place in 2011."

Milena Lessova and Monika Kossovа

group leaders of the "English Language Hunters" from Rakovski, Bulgaria

"Svetlana Atanasova, the festival organizer, did her best to give the most interesting excursions, allow us to use the biggest swimming pool, found a professional, careful doctor ,and collected a very professional international jury."

Irina Burmistrovа

a group leader from Lefortovo