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The holiday, originating from the 18th century, is more often referred to as the Students' Day. On January 25, 1775 Russian Empress Elizabeth signed the regulation about the foundation of Moscow University, the first University in the Russian Empire. In the second half of the 19th century January 25 became a holiday of all the Universities and students. In present days students of the post-soviet countries celebrate Tatiana's Day loudly. As a rule, free concerts and performances take place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian settlements.