When should you celebrate Student's Day? When is Student's Day? Traditions of celebrating International Students' Day

January 25th is Student's Day, or, as they like to call it, “Tatiana's Day.” It is named after Saint Tatiana, the patroness of students.

But, as you know, there are two student days. One has international status and is celebrated by students all over the world, while the second is known only in the countries of the former Soviet Union. As a result, we have a situation where all over the world Student’s Day is celebrated on one day, and in Russia on a completely different day. In Belarus, which is located at the junction of East and West, students are not averse to celebrating both of these holidays. But... how does one student’s day differ from the next?

January 25, 1755 Russian empress Elizabeth on the day of remembrance of the holy martyr Tatiana and on the name day of the mother of Ivan Shuvalov (in the church calendar this day is Russian Orthodox Church honors the martyr Tatiana and the victims with her in Rome (226) approved the petition of Ivan Shuvalov and signed a decree on the opening of Moscow University, which later became the center of advanced Russian culture and social thought in Russia. Subsequently, in one of the wings of the old university building, a house church of the holy martyr Tatiana was created, and the saint herself was declared the patroness of all Russian students.

It should be noted that then (1755) Belarus was part of a completely different state - the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. And Moscow University did not have the slightest significance for us. Moreover, we had another cultural center - Vilna University, founded in 1579 by King Stefan Batory. And our university, unlike Moscow, was famous in Europe; people came to study with us from abroad, including from Russia.

Already by the middle of the 19th century, from a holiday of students and professors of Moscow University, Tatyana’s Day actually turned into a holiday of the Russian intelligentsia. Celebrating Student's Day in Russian Empire it was noisy and fun. At first it was celebrated only in Moscow, but almost the entire city took part in it. The holiday began with official ceremonies in the university building. Then noisy and cheerful festivities took place throughout the city. For the student “party,” the Frenchman Olivier, who was the owner of the Hermitage, even gave away the restaurant hall where students and professors celebrated. At the celebration, as usual, they drank. But on this day, the royal gendarmes, having met a drunken student, did not touch him, but, on the contrary, offered their help.

After October Revolution Tatyana's day was rarely remembered. After all, Tatiana was a saint, and the church and the communists were not on very good terms. Only after the opening of the temple in honor of the martyr Tatiana at Moscow University in 1995, the holiday came to life again.

Since 2005, January 25 has been celebrated in Russia as “Russian Students’ Day.” In Russia, the symbolism of the holiday as a student holiday is emphasized by the coincidence with the academic calendar - January 25 is also the last day of the 21st academic week, the traditional end of the examination session of the first semester, after which the winter student holidays begin.

What we see in the end is that “Tatiana’s Day” has not the slightest relation to our country. This is a holiday of Russian students and intelligentsia. Belarusian students first formed in completely different universities.

But there is another student's day, International, which promotes international solidarity rather than celebration.

On October 28, 1939, in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, Prague students and their teachers demonstrated to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state. The occupying troops dispersed the rally, and a student was shot dead. Faculty of Medicine Jan Opletal, whose funeral turned into a protest. Dozens of demonstrators were arrested. On November 17, the Germans surrounded student dormitories. More than 1,200 students were arrested and imprisoned in a concentration camp. Nine students and student activists were executed in prison.

Two years later, an International meeting of students who fought against Nazism was held in London, at which it was decided to celebrate the date of their death annually as Student’s Day in honor of the victims.

Of course, no one forbids celebrating two holidays at once. We simply must never forget that November 17 is a day of solidarity among students around the world, a day of remembrance for those who died in the struggle for freedom and independence. And January 25 is simply the opening day of Moscow University.

International Students Day is the most famous day in the history of students.

But not everyone today thinks about how it arose, what is it connected with? And those who know try not to remember it.

International Students' Day, celebrated on November 17, should not be confused with the joyful and cheerful holiday celebrated on January 25, Tatyana's Day, which is considered traditional among Russian students.

In fact, the history of this calendar day is connected with the terrible dramatic events during the Second World War.

This day cannot be called a holiday, to be more precise, it is a day of unification, solidarity and unity of all students of the world.

On November 17, international students pray and remember the victims of fascist times and express their strong resistance and objection to the unleashing of new bloodshed on earth.

International Students' Day happened as follows. On October 28, back in 1939, in Prague, a demonstration of the tenth anniversary of the formation of the state of Czechoslovakia took place.

The event was attended by students from almost all universities in Paris. At this moment, Czechoslovakia was already occupied by German troops.

While dispersing this demonstration, a student named Jan Opletal was shot dead. All students and teachers of the university were present at Ian's funeral. On this day they created a mass protest against this merciless and brutal murder.

Some time after the incident, in the morning November 17, more than one hundred Protestants were arrested. Some were shot, others were sent to concentration camps.

By order of A. Hitler, all educational institutions were urgently closed. Only after the end of hostilities did their work resume. To this day, it has not been possible to establish the exact number of victims of these bloody events in Paris.

The first International Anti-Nazi Congress among students took place in London in 1941. At the meeting it was decided to do November 17th is the Day of Remembrance of Lost Lives Czech students. From now on, November 17, all countries celebrate Student Day, regardless of skin color, nation, or faith.

Holiday traditions

There are some traditions that are associated with this day. Every year on November 17, memorial services for the victims are held without fail, in which representatives of various student and public organizations participate.

Ceremonies are also taking place at the cemetery in the small village of Nakla, where Jan’s grave is located. For example, in 1989, on the fiftieth anniversary of the guy’s death, more than seventy-five thousand students from all over the world attended a memorial meeting held at his burial site.

In Russia, the tradition of celebrating “Student’s Day” has not yet fully developed. For the majority, this day is inconspicuous and not significant; for others, it is a reason to have fun; for only a small number of students, this is a symbolic day of unification, as well as increasing the importance of students in the political and public life countries.

There are several “Student Days” known in Russia. First- international ( November 17), A second coincides with Tatyana's day ( January 25). Or more precisely, happy day of the Great Martyr Tatiani, who is the patroness of all students. It turns out that one holiday is celebrated before the session, and another after its end.

In fact, not only students, but also working people, pensioners and so on need to know and remember about those young people who died from the fascist regime. We need to pray that peace and tranquility will remain throughout the entire Earth.

The students themselves are looking forward to Students' Day, and the adults are looking forward to it with fear. “Whatever they do!” is the general opinion of mothers, fathers and teachers who have completely forgotten how they themselves celebrated this joyful holiday.

International Students Day is celebrated annually on November 17th. It was established in 1941 at an international meeting of students from countries that fought against fascism, which took place in London (Great Britain), but began to be celebrated in 1946.

This holiday is associated with youth, romance and fun, but its history, which began in Czechoslovakia during the Second World War, is associated with tragic events.

On October 28, 1939, in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, Prague students and their teachers demonstrated to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Czechoslovak state (October 28, 1918). Occupier units dispersed the demonstration, and medical student Jan Opletal was shot dead.

Funeral young man November 15, 1939 again escalated into a protest. Dozens of demonstrators were arrested. On November 17, Gestapo and SS men surrounded the student dormitories early in the morning. More than 1,200 students were arrested and imprisoned in the concentration camp at Sachsenhausen. Nine students and student activists were executed without trial in the dungeons of a prison in Prague's Ruzine district. By order of Hitler, all Czech higher education institutions were closed until the end of the war.

November 17 International Student Day: congratulations in prose

Congratulations on International Day students and wish you to always be on a positive wave, constantly strive for new success, never miss your opportunity and never regret your choice. Good luck and easy sessions!

On International Students Day we would like to congratulate everyone who decided to receive higher education and master any profession important to society! Student life is a fun time when passing difficult tests, exams, sleepless nights are almost erased from memory, because stormy gatherings, celebrating a passed exam, a sea of ​​new acquaintances and friends almost completely replace them. We wish you, dear students, to get an education, master your favorite profession and realize your high goals and desires!
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Student's Day is the best holiday!
Congratulations to everyone, everyone, everyone.
After all, this time is beautiful,
Ahead lies your whole life, success...

I wish you happiness, friendship,
Achievements and victories.
A sea of ​​essential knowledge
And good luck to everyone in the competitions!

Today is Happy Students' Day
Congratulations, friends,
Good luck with your studies
I wish everyone.

So that the sessions are passed
Easy and effortless
Received credits
And let the tears not flow.

Student fraternity,
Have fun today
Towards the coveted diploma
Aspire with a smile.

Students are like supermen:
They can only do so skillfully
In the semester, couples will skip,
Then successfully pass the entire session!

Student, I congratulate you on your day,
Have fun, don't think about anything
May your record book make you happy,
And your life will be cool and clear!
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Student years are recognized as one of the brightest and most special in a person’s life. Rapid growth, independence, the desire to try new things, self-discovery - this is only a small part of what awaits freshmen on the path to obtaining a diploma. One of the main questions that worries everyone who begins this stage is when and how is Student’s Day celebrated? Should it be held on November 17 or January 25, and why did two dates appear at once?

It's time

People consider studenthood a time when they turn a blind eye to pranks and mistakes, because adult life lies ahead, where there is almost no room for them. But it is worth remembering that fun and a wild lifestyle are not the main activities.

For a long time, young people went to universities to gain knowledge, set goals for themselves that they wanted to achieve in order to make themselves known to the whole world. History shows us that students have repeatedly faced injustice and harshness in the world. This is what gives us reason to think about a lot of things. Celebrating Student Day is an opportunity to remember not only how fun this time can be, but also what it provides for our future.

A memorable day for the whole world

First, it’s worth figuring out whether Student’s Day is celebrated on November 17 or January 25? The fact is that both dates exist and have the right to life. The difference lies in the history that gave rise to each of them as memorable.

This is exactly what November 17 is - International Students Day. It is considered global for the reason that the events that preceded it affected the entire world community.

Student's Day is November 17, the history of which tradition gives a special idea about it and fills the date with serious meaning. This is by no means a holiday in the usual sense of the word. More precisely, it can be described as a day of remembrance, symbolizing the unity and solidarity of students from all over the world. It appeared many years ago.

In 1939, on October 28, young people studying at higher educational institutions took to the streets of Prague. They took part in a demonstration dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the founding of the state of Czechoslovakia. At this point the country was already under occupation by German troops.

The demonstrators were brutally dispersed. Weapons were used. A student named Jan Opletal was shot dead. The death of the young man shocked the public. The funeral was attended not only by everyone who studied at the university, but also by teachers. The reaction to the murder was a mass protest, denouncing the injustice and cruelty of the fascist regime.

The occupiers were not forced to wait: on November 17, hundreds of demonstrators were detained. Some of them were shot, others were sentenced to imprisonment in concentration camps.

A. Hitler ordered the immediate stop of all work educational institutions. Students were able to resume classes only after the end of the war.

In 1941, the First International Anti-Nazi Congress took place in London, where students decided to designate November 17 as a day of remembrance for the fallen Czech students. Until now, this date is honored by young people of all countries, nationalities and religions.

Domestic analogue

But we also know another date. Because of this, there is a debate about whether to celebrate Student's Day on November 17 or January 25? The second date is even more different long history, but is widespread in Russia.

Back in the 18th century, precisely on January 25, 1755, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna signed a decree prepared by Ivan Shuvalov. It marked the emergence of the first university in Moscow. In the church calendar, this day was the veneration of the Holy Great Martyr Tatiana. So, she became a protector and patroness of students.

There is an opinion that Count Shuvalov chose this particular day because of his mother. Her name was Tatyana, and the decree became a name day gift.

Why is January 25 celebrated as Student's Day? This date has already become special, because in 1791 Nicholas I signed a decree on the celebration, and also this year the Church of St. Tatiana was opened, where the children came before the session with prayers and requests.

Traditions of World Students Day

Why is World Students' Day - November 17th - so important for people? This is an opportunity to honor the memory of those who died at the hands of the Nazis. Memorial services are held around the world. Their organization unites and unites students from different parts of the Earth.

Large-scale events are also held in the village of Nakla, where Jan was buried. This day shows another side of students' lives. Here young people, who to many seem not yet fully conscious, show that they know history and understand how important it is to honor its memory.

Traditions of the Russian holiday

In Russia it is fun and noisy. January 25 is the time when all the worries and fears from the session are left behind, which means nothing overshadows the celebration.

It all started with official events, where certificates, awards and thanks were given out, and then noisy festivities were held. Lucien Olivier, who created one of our favorite salads, was very fond of students. As a sign of his affection for them, he gave the guys his own Hermitage restaurant for a feast.

The policemen who kept order on the streets took pity on the tipsy youth and did not arrest them for minor violations.

Conclusion

IN different countries There are other features of this holiday. However, we have an excellent opportunity not to choose whether to celebrate Student Day on November 17 or January 25.

You can honor young people studying at the university twice: the first time by remembering those who became victims of war and cruelty, and the second time by praising yourself for successfully passing the session. After all, the student period passes, like everything else in this world, which means you should get as many impressions from it as possible.

On the French side,
On an alien planet
I have to learn
At the university...

This holiday has another history of origin and another date of birth. Another Students' Day is celebrated on January 25, Tatyana's Day. In 1755, Empress Elizabeth founded Moscow State University by decree and, since then, at the end of January they celebrate the founding day of this university and the beginning of the holidays. So the religious holiday, in honor of the martyr Tatiana, acquired a new secular direction.

Traditions of celebrating International Students' Day

On this day, even teachers are a little more lenient towards their students, and those who walk around with a sad look are universally reprimanded!
In the morning, according to established tradition, official events begin: congratulations from teachers and awards for the most distinguished students. Towards the evening - the informal part: drinking and partying to the fullest!
Since this day is closest in spirit to students, one of the unusual traditions of the holiday was singing under the windows of the editorial office of the Moskovskie Vedomosti publication, since this periodical was founded by students of Moscow University.

Another pleasant custom of the holiday was the making of mead and drinking it by students and teachers at the same table.
Nowadays, Student's Day is celebrated in all sorts of ways: they hold music festivals, fairs, KVNs, “cabbage shows” or just meetings in dorms with guitars and candles.
Since yesterday’s students fly all over the world, the holiday spreads everywhere: rallies are held in New York, Lithuania, Kyiv, Beirut...
Students gather on social networks: they throw out a call on Facebook, give links to the event to their friends, and lo and behold, in a few hours the holiday is ready and passes easily: a session with traditional fun and student carelessness!

Interesting facts about the life of students
Some interesting facts about the life of students and student traditions:

1. In Russia in the 19th century, students who went on a spree had their addresses written on their backs so that cab drivers knew where to deliver their unconscious bodies.

2. Students in Japan take a Kit Kat chocolate bar to the exam. The name of the delicacy is consonant with the expression “we will definitely win” in Japanese.

3. Did you know that the length of the bridge at Harvard is "364.4 times of trouble and one more ear." Doesn’t it really remind you of the cartoon about “38 Parrots”? This unit of measurement appeared

Based on the student's last name, Oliver Smoot. WITH With the help of the 170-centimeter Oliver, students in 1958 determined the length of the bridge. It’s also interesting that Oliver himself later became director International organization standards.

4. At Princeton University they take written exams without teachers, face to face with your conscience! All because in the first year they took an oath - the “Code of Honesty.” According to the rule, each student undertakes not to cheat or pry.

5. Yale University has a tradition of leaving notes for freshmen. After this, the newcomers become debtors - they must paint their eyes with green paint so that they resemble headlights, and are obliged to give their benefactor a ride on their back.

6. Do you know that the monument to Chizhik-Pyzhik is dedicated to students? Back in 1835, a law school was opened in the city on the Neva, whose students wore a characteristic uniform: yellow-green uniforms and fawn hats. For this, the students received the nickname Chizhiki-Pyzhiki. And the counting arose after the school cadets were having noisy feasts in taverns.

7. In Moscow in 2008, on the initiative of a group of students, a monument to student signs was developed and erected. In appearance, it is a circle, along the perimeter of which the names of Moscow universities are written. In the center of it is a five-kopeck coin from 1978, worn shoes and a record book.

By the way, about student signs: you haven’t been studying for a long time if you don’t know that:
- if you want to pass the exam with an “A”, then, regardless of whether you are a guy or a girl, you must paint the nail on your little finger with dark varnish;
- if the window is closed in the classroom where they are taking the exam, then don’t expect anything good: the freebie (balloon) has been kicked out!
- they used to put a nickel under the heel, today you have to put a piece of paper with a face value of 12 units, better not rubles or hryvnias;
- on the eve of the exam, at exactly midnight, you need to open the window in the room where the student lives and shout loudly: “Shara, come!” or “Freebie!”
But if the teacher has a clear conviction that God knows “five”, he knows “four”, then you can forget about all the other signs.
And don’t forget the main rule for writing a coursework or diploma: after each
a smart quote doesn't need to be put with an emoticon ;-))