Knowledge Day in Russia: September 1st

September 1st is Knowledge Day in Russia.

From this day of 1492, it was celebrated as the beginning of the new year in the country.

Eventually, it turned into the start date of the new school year, and became known as “Knowledge Day.”

・References
– https://tama.wtf/jp/society/today/knowledge-day
– Real Russia: Knowledge Day: Back-to-School in Russia