St. Tatyana's day kicks off winter holidays for Russian students
Published: 27 January, 2008, 02:37
Across Russia, millions of students have packed away their books to celebrate their patron saint. St Tatiana’s day marks the end of the winter semester in Russia and the start of some serious partying. It's the day Moscow State University was founded in t
Every year on January 25 Russian students celebrate St. Tatyana's day.
She’s the patron saint of all students and in Russia her name day marks the end of winter exams.
At Moscow State University celebrations last for 72 hours but things get a little more serious on the final day, when teachers gather to honour their outstanding pupils. And to enjoy some interesting musical entertainment.
Viktor Sadovnichiy, the head of Moscow Staten University believes the festivities are no less than the students deserve.
“All the departments have been celebrating, giving performances and exchanging gifts. The students love the holiday and they need it. Once a year they need to relax, to make merry and forget everything,” Sadovnichiy says.
And it’s not just current students who come to enjoy the fun. Tatyana’s day brings back graduates who’ve not seen the inside of a classroom in the best part of thirty years.
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