"Last Bell-2026" in the Verkhneuslonsky District (photo report)

      The day before, an important milestone between childhood and adult life arrived for 102 eleventh-graders and 263 ninth-graders. The head of the district wished the students success in their exams and encouraged them to boldly pursue their goals.

      In the schools of the Verkhneuslonsky district, solemn lines dedicated to the end of the school year took place. A symbolic last bell rang for 365 graduates. Of these, 102 students are finishing eleven grades, and 263 are finishing ninth. This day marked the completion of an important stage in their lives. At the school in the village of Verkhny Uslon, the solemn ceremony was attended by the head of the district, Evgeny Varakin. He addressed the students with parting words. The head of the district noted that the most responsible stage lies ahead for the graduates—the Unified State Exam and the Basic State Exam. He wished each of them to successfully pass these tests, score high marks, and enroll in the higher and secondary educational institutions they dream of. May their school years remain in their memory as a time of discoveries, true friendship, and first victories. They should not be afraid of difficulties; they need to believe in themselves and boldly pursue their goals.

      Warm words and wishes were addressed to the graduates not only by the head of the district but also by other leaders of the administration who visited various educational institutions. The festive atmosphere in the schools was created by the students themselves and the teaching staff.

      At the Vvedensko-Slobodskaya basic general education school, the celebration united students, teachers, and parents. The graduates warmly thanked their mentors for their knowledge, patience, and support, and their parents for their love and reliable shoulder. The students delighted the guests with touching creative performances, and the first-graders cheerfully recited poems and promised to become a worthy successor. The teachers also prepared their musical gift, performing a heartfelt song that moved everyone present. The final chord of the celebration was the ringing sound of the school bell.

      At the Shelankovskaya secondary school, the line began with the solemn raising of the state flags and the singing of the anthems of the Russian Federation and Tatarstan. This became especially important in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, when special attention is paid to patriotic education and the preservation of traditions. Honorary guests, the school director Lidia Viktorovna Ledyayeva, and teachers addressed the students with parting words. Parents did not hide their tears of joy and pride, thanking the teachers for their invaluable work. In response, the graduates sincerely thanked their mentors.

      The last bell is not a farewell but the beginning of a great journey. The students were wished confidence in their abilities, calmness, and good luck in the upcoming exams. Safe travels. Break a leg. The school is proud of its graduates and always awaits their visits.

      Diana Salikhzanova