Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –
Dear students, we sincerely congratulate you on Russian Students’ Day! This is a holiday for everyone who has chosen the path of knowledge and development.
The history of this day is connected with Moscow State University. On January 25, 1755, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, at the request of the first Minister of Education of Russia and a prominent philanthropist Ivan Shuvalov, signed a decree on its establishment. This event was marked by the birthday of the university, and then by a common holiday for all students.
It is worth noting that there is another version of the origin of Russian Students’ Day. The opening of Moscow State University coincided with the day of remembrance of the holy martyr Tatiana of Rome. Perhaps the choice of date was also connected with the fact that Ivan Shuvalov’s mother was also called Tatiana. In 1791, a church named after the saint was opened at the university, who is still considered the patroness of all students.
The holiday received its official status under Tsarist Russia. Nicholas I made January 25 the official Student’s Day. After the revolution, the name of the celebration was changed, but in 2005, by decree of President Vladimir Putin, Tatyana’s Day again became the Day of Russian Students.
The traditions of celebrating Tatyana’s Day are very diverse. In the old days, this day was marked by lavish balls, festive services, concerts and student festivities. According to the recollections of contemporaries, the celebration was truly large-scale, with songs, dances and, of course, merry feasts.
Students celebrate this day by organizing celebrations at universities and beyond. These include concerts, parties, sports competitions, theater performances, and meetings with interesting people. And the atmosphere of joy, friendship, and mutual understanding is always maintained.
Dear students! We wish you success in your studies and scientific discoveries, lots of energy and optimism, and that your student years will be bright and memorable. Let Tatyana’s Day remind you of hope, self-confidence and that you can achieve any goals! Believe in yourself, and everything will work out!
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