Tatyana's Day (or Student's Day) in 2022 is celebrated on January 25 (January 12 according to the old style). In the church calendar, this is the date of honoring the memory of the holy Martyr Tatiana of Rome, who in the 18th century became the patroness of students.
It was on this day that Empress Elizabeth signed a decree "On the establishment of Moscow University." And this holiday became all-Russian already during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, who ordered to celebrate January 25 as the day of all higher educational institutions in the country.
But the holiday received the nickname "Tatiana's Day" in honor of the holy martyr Tatiana of the Epiphany. Since January 25 often falls at the end of the session, students still light candles and pray to Saint Tatiana for help in their studies and education. Well, on the territory of Moscow State University there is even a house church - the Church of St. Tatiana.
How the holiday is celebrated in modern Russia
The history of the holiday is more than 200 years old. During this time, each university has developed its own traditions.
In recent years, the following have become popular in the cities of the federation: scientific exhibitions; intellectual quizzes; quests. Festive events continue into the evenings: Nightclubs organize themed parties. Entertainment complexes announce discounts, promotions. Festive concerts are organized in universities.
In Russia, students have always celebrated their professional holiday on a grand scale. Anton Chekhov also recalled how on January 25, 1884, students "drank everything except the Moskva River, and then only because it was frozen." Students on their holiday were allowed a lot - even the quarter and the police did not touch the drunken revelers once again.
Today, each university has its own traditions for Student's Day. For example, on January 25, Moscow State University also celebrates the university's birthday, so every year students are treated to mead. It is brewed according to an old monastery recipe and insisted for 40 days, and on the holiday itself, the rector personally pours it into circles and treats the students.
In addition to mead and festivities, there are other traditions - at the Belgorod Technical University, Tatyana's ball is held in the pre-revolutionary style, in Volgograd, a city exhibition of artwork written by Tatyana is held, and in Vladivostok, the Big Book of Student Records is filled.
Signs and beliefs
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- If it snows on January 25, the summer will be rainy.
- If there is clear frosty weather on Tatyana's day, then a good harvest should be expected.
- Girls born on January 25 become good housewives and wives.
- If the exam falls on the day after Student's Day, then the day before you can not read the abstracts.
- If on this day the hostess bakes bread with a smooth crust, without cracks, then the coming year will be successful and calm.
Tatiana's Day (Student's Day) is celebrated on January 25. On this holiday, they congratulate all Tatyans on the day of the angel, visit temples, perform rituals to attract suitors, make wishes. Also on January 25, students of secondary vocational and higher educational institutions accept congratulations. Students on their professional holiday perform rituals to attract good luck in exams.
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