russia knowledge day 2007 google logo

Google Russia today celebrates Knowledge Day (Sept. 1st), “the day when the school year traditionally starts in Russia and many other former USSR republics. It has special significance for the incoming class of 1st graders who come to school for the first time and often participate in a celebratory assembly on this date.” [Wikipedia]

I started school a few days ago and it was just plainly miserable, though I consider myself pretty lucky comparing to those who aren’t able to attend school for whatever reason. School is heaven and hell (figure of speech), depending on how you look at it.

google israel back to school 2007 logo

UPDATE: There’s also one for the Israeli children, “Back to School 07“. Shalom Kita Alef!

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