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The Alumni Ball of the Nevsky Russian School at the Cathedral in Strathfield, one of the oldest Russian educational institutions in Australia, was held in Sydney. The ball brought together 360 guests, the participants performed Russian dances, the Edinenie newspaper reports.
Speaking to the graduates, the head of the diocese, Bishop George of Australia and New Zealand, noted the important contribution of the educational institution to the preservation of the knowledge of the Russian language, traditions and Orthodox faith. Other speakers noted that studying at a Russian school gives graduates loyal friends for life.
The school at the Orthodox Cathedral in Sydney dates back to 1952, when the clergy began to teach children and young people the Law of God and the Russian language. Five years later, over 60 people studied at the school. The first graduation ball was held in this educational institution in 1967.
Head teacher Anna Wardle said that the school is attended by the grandchildren of those who graduated from it many years ago. She acknowledged that the level of knowledge of the Russian language among children is declining, but the school is doing everything possible so that they retain their knowledge of the language of their ancestors and be introduced to Russian culture.
Russkiy Mir
