On Saturday, June 25, 2016 thousands of high-school students across Russia celebrated their graduation, bidding farewell to their alma maters and getting ready to begin a new chapter of their lives.
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Omsk high-school graduates celebrate at the city's Irtysh River waterfront.
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A high-school graduate seen prior to the beginning of the 6th All-Russian "Graduate-2016" Award ceremony in Moscow.
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Russian cadets celebrate the end of their education during a graduation ceremony in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
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High-school students celebrate their graduation at Gorky Park in Moscow.
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Russian cadets dance the waltz during a graduation ceremony in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
A brigantine sails along the Neva River during the "Scarlet Sails" graduates' festival in St. Petersburg.
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Moscow high-school students celebrate their graduation at the Red Square.
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Moscow high-school graduate seen during celebrations at Gorky Park.
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Moscow high-school graduates take a selfie during celebrations at Gorky Park.
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Moscow high-school graduate seen during celebrations at Gorky Park.
Omsk high-school graduates celebrate at the city's Irtysh River waterfront.
A brigantine sails along the Neva River during the "Scarlet Sails" graduates' festival in St. Petersburg.
