Tatiana Day - Russian Student Day

Here's another little known "holiday"...

"Tatiana Day" or "Russian Students Day" - January 25

Tatiana Day is essentially a religious holiday, but not an official holiday.

It is named after Saint Tatiana, from 2nd century Rome.

In 1755 on this day, Ivan (who's mother was also named Tatiana) Shuvalov's mistress Empress Elizabeth of Russia endorsed his petition to establish a university in Moscow.

The church of Saint Tatiana was later built in the university campus.

The Russian Orthodox Church declared Saint Tatiana the patron saint of students, and Tatiana Day has become celebrated as "Russian Students Day".


Russian girls often continue with several years of higher study, and even if they've now finished, you could impress a young lady with your knowledge of this day by sending her a greeting, or "congratulations".

Try it!