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School's Out for Summer: Russian Schoolers Celebrate Last Bell

Sputnik

With lots of tears, but also delight and pride, the graduating 11th-graders put on celebratory ribbons to mark the day. The last bell is a symbol of the end of school-life. Students danced, performed on stage and thanked their schools, teachers, and parents for their support. 

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Schoolkids dance during the celebration of the Last Bell on Red Square.
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Schoolkids dance during the celebration of the Last Bell on Red Square.
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Schoolkids walk over the Red Square during the celebration of the Last Bell.
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Schoolkids sitting on the quay of the Moskva River during the celebration of the Last Bell.
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Schoolkids running through fountains during the celebration of the Last Bell.
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Schoolchildren of "Romanovskaya school" No. 1240 release balloons during the celebration of the Last Bell in Moscow.
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Schoolchildren of "Romanovskaya school" No. 1240 celebrate the Last Bell in Moscow.
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Schoolers posing for pictures during the celebration of the Last Bell in Moscow.
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Schoolers take photos during the celebration of the Last Bell in Moscow.
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Schoolers take pictures during the celebration of the Last Bell in Moscow.
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Schoolers of secondary school No. 3 in Balashikha celebrating the Last Bell.
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Schoolers of secondary school No. 3 in Balashikha celebrating the Last Bell.
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Schoolers of the secondary school No. 3 in Balashikha celebrating the Last Bell.
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Schoolers taking selfies at the entrance of school No. 47 during the celebration of the Last Bell in the city of Chita.
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Schoolers performing during the celebration of the Last Bell in the secondary school of the village of Kalinovo in the Sverdlovsk region.
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Schoolers of secondary school No. 9 taking photos during the celebration of the Last Bell in the city of Chita.
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Schoolers watching a performance during the celebration of the Last Bell in the secondary school in the village of Kalinovo in the Sverdlovsk region.
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Schoolkids walking across Red Square during the celebration of the Last Bell.
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