Knowledge Day, often simply called 1 of September, is the day when the school year traditionally starts in Ukraine and many other former Soviet republics.
Knowledge Day
originated in the USSR, where it had been established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of June
15, 1984, and celebrated annually on 1 September.
This day also marks
the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.
It has special significance for
the incoming class of first graders who come
to school for the first time and often participate in a celebratory assembly on
this date.
The day also involves the First Bell where a first grade girl is lifted on the
shoulders of an 11th grade male pupil, and paraded around, ringing the first
bell of the school year. Students in other grades may begin studies on
September 1 or a few days later, usually without any special festivities.
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