On 25 January, Russian Student Day* is celebrated at all universities throughout the country.

On a festive occasion our students shared their student life impressions as studying is more than just attending lectures and taking exams. Student life is about adventures, self-discovery and finding new passions: 

“Thanks to extracurricular activities I’ve been developing, learning something new, doing what I’m really passioned about, I’ve not only learned a lot but also made friends.”

Alisa Shirobokova, Editor-in-Chief of Student Media Center “Faculty of Social Technologies (FST) Media”, Journalism student

“I appreciate the opportunity for continuing multifaceted personal development, I treasure talented people nearby and the support of RANEPA St. Petersburg staff”

Karina Ashirova, “Crystal” Music Band Leader, Public and Municipal Administration student, Kyrgyzstan

“…At the Presidential Academy I met lots’ of interesting people and together we have been implementing a number of initiatives. I am very happy about our team as people are the greatest value!”

Ignatii Cherevkov, Chairman of Student Patriotic Club “Horizon”

“Thanks to our student sports club, I realized that I can be a good leader. … I realized that I cope well with multitasking and, as it turned out, have an inexhaustible source of energy!”

Alina Sultanova, Chairwoman of “Nevskie Titany” Student Sport Club

“RANEPA St. Petersburg became a basis for unlocking my scientific potential: I determined my research focus, had a chance to speak at international conferences and transfer my theoretical research for implementation.”

Ladimira Tachanskaya, Chairwoman of Student Scientific Society, Law student

*The day of remembrance of Christian martyr Tatiana of Rome “Tatiana Day” is marked on 25 January according to Orthodox Christian tradition. This saint was very much venerated in Russia.

It was on 25 January, 1755, when the Moscow University was established, the first in Russia. Saint Tatiana was accepted as the patron of all students.

In 2005, January 25 became an official holiday – ‘Russian Student Day’ commemorating the end of winter exams and the beginning of student holidays.