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Traditionally, Students' Day in 2020 will be celebrated not only by students of higher educational institutions, but also by colleges, technical schools, and schools. This is a celebration of youth, fun and joy. And although examinations often fall at the end of January, practically all cities conduct various events for students.
Celebration date
When there will be Student Day in 2020, all students of professional and higher educational institutions know, because the date of the celebration does not change for centuries.
Important! In 2020, Student Day in Russia will be celebrated on January 25.
And although it is included in the list of professional holidays, it is not an official weekend. But in 2020, students will be able to have fun from the heart all day, since January 25 falls on Saturday.
By the way, the international student holiday is celebrated on November 17. It is dedicated to the tragic events that occurred in Czechoslovakia in 1989, when protests of students and teachers were dispersed, and participants were sent to concentration camps. During the crackdown, one student was shot dead. Later, several more people died. In Russia, all entertainment events are held on January 25, in November they honor the memory of the dead Protestants.
Some countries have their own holidays for students. For example, in the USA, in February, a costume carnival is held at Harvard, and in Finland, celebrations are held on May 1.
History of occurrence
Students celebrate their holiday on Tatyana's day, although not everyone knows whether it is an accident or a coincidence. To find the answer to this question, you should return to the time of the holiday. Initially, it was timed to the opening of Moscow State University. This event took place in 1755 on January 25th. The decree on its discovery was signed by Empress Elizabeth after the personal appeal of Ivan Shuvalov.
The day was not chosen by chance, since this important event was dedicated to Shuvalov’s mother. Her name was Tatyana. In the Christian world, January 25 is celebrated as Tatyana's Day. It is dedicated to the Roman great martyr, who was executed in 226. Since then, St. Tatyana was considered the patroness of all students. In her honor, a house church was even erected at the university.
On January 25 (12 in the old style), noisy festivities were organized in the Russian Empire. Students often got drunk a lot. The gendarmes never arrested them, but helped to get home. Sometimes on the clothes they wrote the address. With the advent of Soviet power, the holiday was no longer celebrated. It was reborn only in 1995, when a church was built at Moscow University in honor of St. Tatyana. In 2005, the President of Russia signed a decree approving the holiday.
Traditions
Over the years the holiday has existed, certain traditions have formed. Celebrations always begin with a solemn part. They arrange it in every educational institution. A concert is organized for students and awarded with diplomas, thanks, honorary sheets. Be sure to note those who have achieved success in school, sports or social activity. Sometimes encouraged with cash prizes or other material gifts.
Many universities are happy with:
- receptions;
- discos;
- sports
- intellectual quizzes;
- competitions on various topics, etc.
Important! On a “professional” holiday, the doors of theaters, exhibition halls, cinemas, and nightclubs are often open to students. For admission to be free, just present student.In some cases, space needs to be reserved in advance due to limited availability.
As noted in Moscow
An unusual tradition has long existed at Moscow University - everyone drinks mead, which the rector personally pours. Later, celebrations continue within the walls of your home institution or beyond. In 2020, in Moscow on Student Day, events will be held in different places:
- "Tsarytsino";
- Palace of Sports;
- VDNH;
- Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul;
- Gorky Park;
- House of Writers;
- museums and exhibition centers.
Entertainment will be for every taste. Excellence and art lovers can attend free exhibitions, seminars and other cultural events. You can take part in city quests and games for free, go tubing or ice skating. Those who wish to have fun can go to discos and other entertainment events.
How to celebrate in other cities
If earlier Student's Day was celebrated only in the capital, over time the holiday expanded its borders. In other cities, certain traditions have formed:
- In Vladivostok, all record holders are recorded in the Big Book of Student Records.
- A contest of creative works is organized in Volgograd, but only Tatyana participate in it.
- In Belgorod, they organize a ball in the royal style.
In all cities, students call for help for free. To do this, in an open window or on the balcony you need to shout: "Freebie, come!". At the same time, you should swing the test book. If one of the passersby shouts: “Already on the way!”, Luck will definitely smile at the exams.
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