Dancing after exams: Student Ball held in Taganrog
Students who distinguished themselves in academic, scientific, and social activities were invited to the ball.
Traditionally, on Russian Student Day, the Southern Federal University (SFU) club in Taganrog attracts many guests. Every January 25, the Rector«s Ball is held here, and this year it is officially called the Formal Student Ball.
Formal events like this often start with guests checking their coats at the cloakroom.
Each ball is unlike the previous one, as the organizers always choose a new theme. This year, the theme was «The Seasons». Dance numbers dedicated to spring, summer, autumn, and winter alternated with classic ballroom dances and welcoming speeches from invited guests. At the conclusion of the ball, SFU Rector Inna Shevchenko traditionally treated all present to sbiten.
The event also featured a buffet where guests could mingle and enjoy refreshments.
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The young people clearly enjoyed wearing their formal attire, which was a change from everyday clothes.
Everyone had the opportunity to take plenty of new photographs to remember the occasion.
Live music accompanied the entire event, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Students and faculty members posed for photographs together during the ball.
SFU Rector Inna Shevchenko and Colonel Alexander Paleyev were introduced at the start of the ball.
Dance performances were dedicated to the theme of the four seasons.
The creative performance titled «Spring» was part of the seasonal theme.
A welcoming polonaise performed by students set the tone for the evening.
The «Summer» performance featured lively dances that captured the essence of the season.
Students also performed a polka, adding to the variety of dances.
The head of Taganrog, Svetlana Kambulova, delivered a welcome speech to the attendees.
The «Autumn» performance brought a reflective mood with its choreography.
Many guests captured the events on camera to preserve the memories.
The «Winter» performance wrapped up the series of dances dedicated to the seasons.
Guests participated in «rucheek», a traditional folk dance, following the formal proceedings.
After the game, the free program began with more dancing and socializing.
Rector Inna Shevchenko congratulated all Tatyanas, as their name day coincides with Student Day.
Following tradition, Inna Shevchenko served sbiten, a hot spiced drink, to everyone.
The event came to a close, concluding the annual student ball festivities.
