It is no secret that the academic year starts at different times in different countries of the world. For example, in Western Europe, the first semester starts from the second half of August to the second half of September. And in Japan, students do go to classes in April. In our country, too, there was once no single date marking the beginning of the academic year: schools, gymnasiums and universities opened their doors in August-September and even October. And rural literacy schools began the year as early as December 1.
This situation continued until the 1930s. On August 14, 1930, the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR decided that "all children aged 8-10 were to be admitted to school in the fall."
And already on September 3, 1935, by a decree of the Council of People's Commissars and the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks, a single day for the start of classes in all schools of the USSR was approved. They became September 1st. The Day of Knowledge appeared much later: this holiday was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of June 15, 1984 "On the announcement of September 1 as a national holiday - the Day of Knowledge."Since then, the first day of autumn has been a celebration of the beginning of a new school year for schoolchildren, students and other students, as well as teachers and teachers. And, of course, parents. Especially those who have to take their child to first grade for the first time.Despite the fact that September 1 is the beginning of the school year in most CIS countries, the traditions of the celebration are somewhat different.
September 1 in Ukraine for schoolchildren traditionally begins with solemn rulers and a festive lesson. The topic of the first lesson varies depending on the age of the students and current problems. However, given the current geopolitical situation, for the second year in a row, studies for little Ukrainians will begin with a lesson in peace, unity and patriotism.
Also traditional for celebrating the beginning of the school year were embroidered shirts, which took the place of uniform shirts and blouses, minutes of silence on the rulers, as well as calls to refuse to purchase bouquets in favor of helping the soldiers of the ATO zone.This year, many educational institutions are going to support the Faces for Bouquets initiative. According to the protesters, a teacher without flowers on September 1 will somehow survive, but a soldier without medicines will not.In secondary specialized and higher educational institutions, as a rule, lines in honor of the beginning of the year are held only for the first year. Which, however, does not prevent teachers and students from making a "lyrical digression" and celebrating the Day of Knowledge. And join volunteer programs.
Remember that the main thing is not the cost of entertainment. And what really creates the atmosphere of the holiday!