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I had forgotten this feeling- the feeling that you understand. I usually don’t watch Russian television but on Sunday I accidentally switched the TV set on ‘1′- there was a nice show called ‘Ice Age’- people were dancing on ice and it was really beautiful. What was more beautiful, however, was the fact that the jury and the participants spoke in Russian. God bless ‘Fox Kids’! When I was younger I used to watch this TV programme, which was all cartoons. It was translated into Russian and, although I couldn’t understand much at the very beginning, after some time comprehension was not a problem. It’s been quite a while since I watched these cartoons for the last time, but since then I’ve had the instinctive feeling that I will understand Russian at least enough to see the main point, although I won’t be able to say something in the right way. And this proved somehow true- I not only watched this programme, but also watched the news, and, for my great surprise I understood even the awful reporter who spoke with the speed of light- I even laughed at the little jokes. How exhilarating for me and, my God, so natural- as if I’ve been doing this for ages! This morning I watched (surprisingly) the morning programme- some curious news and interviews. It was so nice! The feeling that you understand- I’ve been ‘studying’ Russian for more than three years at school right now but the fact is I learned nothing. I have to thank only to this children programme which broadcasted in Russian- it really helped me feel better. Now I’m so inspired that I’d really like to watch more and thus get better and better understanding. I hope I’ll have time and also that this has not been an illusion…