In the USSR, the date September 1, as the first day of the school year, was approved only in 1935; before that, it was recommended to admit students to school during the first autumn month. Only in 1984 a decree was issued declaring September 1 a national holiday.

Autumn is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for creative people. This time of year not only pleases the eye, but also makes you think about the eternal. The celebration coincides with the beginning of the school year, so for many it evokes pleasant memories of school, teachers and childhood friends.

On September 1, 1921, the Kabardian Autonomous Region was formed. Later it merged with Balkaria and in 1922 the Kabardino-Balkarian Autonomous Region was formed. Since 1992, Kabardino-Balkaria has been included in the Russian Federation.

Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan

More recently, people used home phones to communicate, sent important messages in telegrams, sent letters and postcards. With the advent of the Internet, everything changed - traditional correspondence was replaced by email and instant messengers. The holiday encourages children and adults to take a break from communicating on social networks and instant messengers.

September 1 is the most important day for all followers of Krishna's teachings - it is the birthday of their main spiritual leader and preacher Srila Prabhupada. He translated and introduced the world to the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, the basis of which is the doctrine of the eternal soul in the temporary shell of the human body.

Catholic Feast of Saint Giles

On September 1, according to the new style, Orthodox Christians remember the first martyrs Thekla, Timothy and Agapius. On September 1, peasants usually began harvesting beets, which were considered the birthday girl of the day. This vegetable was very popular among the people. On Thekla, a pagan initiation rite has been preserved, when a boy was first mounted on a horse. This action meant that the boy took another step towards growing up.

Orthodox holidays on September 1:

Memorial Day of the Don Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Memorial Day of Martyr Andrei Stratelates