Azerbaijan marks Knowledge Day

15 Sentyabr 2014 10:00 (UTC+04:00)

Today Azerbaijan celebrates Knowledge Day – the first academic year. The first day of the school year is broadly marked in all schools of the country.

SIA reports according to Azerbaijani Education Minister Mikayil Jabbarov that the first lesson will be dedicated to patriotism.

Over 139,000 pupils entered the elementary schools for the school year of 2014-2015. 1,692 new teachers will work for the first time. They will start their work after swearing.

201 school-leaver having gold and silver medals will be among the students of high schools.

Baku police tighten measures on start of new academic years.