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thumb|The of 2005 at 17 May parade in Oslo, Norway The '''''' (English: ' celebration') is a traditional celebration for Norwegian high school students in their final spring semester. Students that take part in the celebrations are known as ''''. Students in high school normally prepare for this celebration from the start of the year. celebrations normally happen before the final term exam for the high school students before they are off to university or college.

celebrate all over Norway, but the traditions differ between regions and counties. Some purchase large buses to drive to events and to party in, while others may simply buy a van or a car. Not all russ, particularly in the big cities, have buses at all. The traditionally starts around 20 April (with some starting earlier or later depending on the county) and ends on 17 May, the Norwegian Constitution day. Participants wear coloured overalls (usually red, blue, green, white, or black). Some form groups that name a bus, car or van (often making a name or logo).