There was a regional graduation ball for the orphans and children left without parental care in Smolensk region

The Tenishevs Cultural and Exhibition Center hosted the annual graduation ball for the orphans and children left without parental care "We are together", which traditionally brings together graduates of the boarding schools from all over the region. The heroes of the day were 137 boys and girls.

Deputy Governor Olga Okuneva, representatives of the clergy, executive authorities and municipalities of Smolensk region came to congratulate the graduates of the boarding schools.

Addressing the yesterday's high school students, the vice-governor congratulated them on completing the first important stage in their academic life: "Today you are leaving your home, receiving the education document and making plans for your future life. For and on behalf of the Governor of Smolensk region Alexey Vladimirovich Ostrovskiy I would like to congratulate you on completing the first stage – gaining knowledge. I would like to wish you to be strong, confident, and never stop learning".

The representatives of the municipalities of the region gave the graduates memorable gifts. The graduates who showed outstanding achievements in the school life, academic, creative and social activities received special congratulations. In between, the graduates could enjoy the performance of the artists. The end of the official part of the graduation ball was marked with the launch of the balloons into the sky.