KBSU youth held a large-scale flash mob for Russia Day

On June 11, 2026, in the lead-up to Russia Day, the square in front of the main building of the Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after Kh.M. Berbekov became a center of patriotic attraction. A large-scale student flash mob dedicated to the holiday took place there. The event was organized by the university’s Department of Educational Work.

The celebration at KBSU began with a distribution of ribbons with the colors of the Russian tricolor to passersby. Volunteers presented holiday symbols to residents and visitors of Nalchik.

To the sound of the Russian National Anthem, performed by students, the participants unfurled an eight-meter white, blue, and red flag, while other students, carrying smaller flags, lined up at the main entrance to KBSU. Simultaneously, the Russian national flag was ceremoniously raised on the roof of the university.

We spoke with the flash mob participants to find out what this day means to them and what emotions they evoked after the event.

Eldar Urusbiev, first-year student at the Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:

«Russia Day is a reminder that we are one big family. Today, when we all stood together with the flags and the anthem played, I felt genuine pride. It’s an incredible feeling to be part of something huge and great!»
Alan Efendiev, first-year student at the Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:

«Russia Day reminds us that the future of the country depends on us—on our willingness to learn, work for the good of society, and carefully preserve the legacy of our ancestors. KBSU not only gives us knowledge but also educates us as true, responsible citizens of our homeland.»
Sofia Kotova, first-year student at the Institute of Management, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry:

«This flash mob was an incredible experience!» Moments like these unite us and make us understand: we are one team, and our country has a great and bright future!»
Background: Russia Day is one of the youngest national holidays. It dates back to June 12, 1990, when the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was adopted, marking the beginning of the new Russian statehood. In 2002, the holiday received its current official name. Over the past decades, June 12 has become a symbol of the unity of the multinational country and respect for its history.