“My student years”: Julia Vysotskaya showed how she looked before meeting Andrei Konchalovsky 25.01.2023, 17:05

Today is Tatyana’s Day, or Russian Student Day. On this day, Empress Elizaveta Petrovna signed the decree establishing Moscow University, and Saint Tatyana is considered the patron saint of those who receive education.

In honor of the holiday, Vysotskaya showed rare footage that was taken when she was studying at the acting department of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. In one of them, Julia posed in a sweater and a leather jacket, appeared with loose hair and almost no make-up on her face. In another photo, the future star was captured during classes with classmates.

“Today is Tatyana’s holiday, all Tatyanas – with names, all students – have a holiday! The photo shows my student years. And when you were a student, did you stick your head out of the window at midnight on January 25 and grab a record book gift? There is such a tradition – you have to wave your record book and shout three times: “Catch, free.” And then slam the record book and tie it with a thread so that the luck stays there, does not disappear, ”said Vysotskaya.

The Honored Artist of Russia recalled other manipulations they performed during the session. For example, you had to draw, without taking your hands off, a house with a window and a chimney on the last page of the student book. It was believed that if you can do it in one go, you can easily pass all exams and tests.

“What did you do to pass the exams? The answer “he conscientiously wrote notes and then carefully prepared” is not accepted, “added the wife of Andrei Konchalovsky.

The 72-year-old People’s Artist of Russia Nadezhda Babkina also shared memorable pictures. A native of the Astrakhan region, she graduated from the Gnessin Institute. In the archive photos, Nadezhda Georgievna appeared in the trendy look of the time – fitted jacket, skirt above the knee, sunglasses and a small handbag. On another, the rising star posed with her hair in African braids.

“Students are a great time! I remember myself as a student. The first year I worked like a beast. As soon as the bells ring, I’m already sitting at the instrument and working hard. I worked hard all year, catching up, gaining the knowledge I needed to study at the institute, “Babkina recalled.

The girl lived in a hostel, despite the modest life they always had fun. The company gathered around, they played together, they sang. “When the holidays were celebrated in my room, the whole hostel knew about it because we had our own little orchestra with original instruments – saucepans, basins, spoons. You can imagine the level of noise we reached!” — said the artist.

Even then, in her student years, Babkina created the ensemble Russian Song, with which she still performs today. At first, they were not taken seriously, the team was not even allowed to participate in the contest “Hello, we are looking for talent!” However, failures softened the character of the singer, and she continued to stubbornly pursue her goal. “I heartily congratulate all former students, current and future, on a wonderful holiday – the Day of Russian Students!” – added “Cossack Nadya”.