MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. 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.
"This day has marked the lives of all of us. After all, it is in school that we all came of age and embarked on the path to adulthood. This is why we remember well the feelings of joy and anxiety we felt on September 1. Today, Russian families are once again taking their children and grandchildren to school," he said.
"I would like to offer special greetings to our dear first graders. You 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 your talent and potential," Putin noted.
"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. But regardless, I am convinced that you will all be eager to discover the rich history and culture of our Fatherland. Of course, there is also the imperative of mastering digital technology and artificial intelligence while preserving your own human touch and a free and independent mindset," the Russian leader pointed out.
