Knowledge Day in municipal district of Pestretsy

The beginning of September is not just about the coming of autumn; for many, it means the start of a new school year. As August comes to a close, schoolchildren return from holidays away at summer camps, dachas or their grandmothers’ homes in the countryside, and families set about preparing for the new academic year.

By September 1, children have to be ready to hit the ground running – pencils need to be sharpened, schoolbags purchased, and new school shoes polished.

Special event coincided with Day of Knowledge was as well organized for fosterlings of the social shelter for minors in municipal district of Pestretsy. The holiday was organized by activists of local volunteers division. Children enjoyed a theatrical performance with participation of heroes from different fairy tales, read poetry, sang songs about the school.