On October 5, the Kazan TV tower of the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network will turn on the festive lighting in honor of the World Teachers' Day.
The tower will display the inscription “Year of the Teacher and Mentor” against the background of the national flag of the Russian Federation. The lighting scenario will be observed from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The professional holiday of education system workers has been celebrated in Russia since 1965. After declaring October 5 as International Teachers' Day, Russia began to celebrate it on the same day as other countries.