Putin congratulates Russians on Knowledge Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated school, college and university students, as well as teachers and students’ parents on Knowledge Day. His video address was published on the Kremlin website.

The Russian head of state stressed that this day has marked the lives of all Russians, because it is in school that they all came of age and embarked on the path to adulthood. Today, Russian families are once again taking their children and grandchildren to school.

"I would like to offer special greetings to our dear first graders," Vladimir Putin said.

He explained that they are about to open a new and very responsible page in your lives, a time of personal growth and development when you will get to discover and fulfil their talent and potential.

"There are so many things you will learn in the process. Some will prefer social studies, while others will opt for STEM and natural science disciplines," Vladimir Putin said.

Every child in Russia should grow up in good health, happiness and harmony, and receive a quality education.

This is why Russia has been paying so much attention to educating and supporting the younger generation, as well as doing everything to assist teachers in their noble mission and improve the school curriculum and educational infrastructure, the Russian leader concluded.