Knowledge Day

Knowledge Day ( ), often simply called 1 September, is the day when the school year traditionally starts in Russia and many other former Soviet republics as well as other countries in the former Eastern Bloc (excluding Romania, where it falls on 11 September; the former East Germany, where it varies in a coordinated fashion; and Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, where it falls on 15 September) and Israel.

Knowledge Day ( ), often simply called 1 September, is the day when the school year traditionally starts in Russia and many other former Soviet republics as well as other countries in the former Eastern Bloc (excluding Romania, where it falls on 11 September; the former East Germany, where it varies in a coordinated fashion; and Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, where it falls on 15 September) and Israel. ==Description== 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 15 June 1984. An important role in the approval of the new holiday date was played by the honored school teacher, director of the Krasnodar school, Bryukhovetsky Fedor Fedorovich. This day also marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn according to the meteorological definition commonly used in Russia. 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 (Первый Звонок). Students in other grades may begin studies on 1 September or a few days later, usually without any special festivities. In Israel, Knowledge Day is observed on 1 September. Due to immigration of the former Soviet families to Israel, it is observed as such. ==See also== Education in Russia Public holidays in Russia

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