Children start school on September 1st all over Russia. It is a big day for first graders and those, who will finish out their senior year.
Parents buy flowers and other gifts for the teacher and every kid carries a huge bouquet. I still remember the excitement of that day – new bag for books, new uniform, flowers, new people. My parents are standing in the crowd and watching me in the line-up with other first graders. I was a little scared too. I was not much of a social person in the first grade.
I don’t really see anything similar to First Bell, here in the US. So, here, check out some pictures from Yandex Photos.
First Day
Girl
Tired
Parents
Above parents are filming their kiddos.
Below Mom and Dad are walking their daughter to school.
Road to School
Another Year
Above: Together again after summer vacation.
Mr. Serious
Ready
Opening dance:
Dance
Below a fellow from the last grade is carrying a girl, who is about to start her first. She will ring the bell and it will be the first bell of the school year.
First Bell
Schoolgirl
First Waltz of the year:
First Waltz
In front of the school:
School
First lesson:
first lesson
Summer is over:
Summer is Over
Burnt by the Sun 