Spectroscopic observations of symbiotic stars in 2019-Q1

198 spectra of 23 symbiotic stars at resolution from 500 to 15000 were obtained during 2019-Q1 by 18 observers. AG Dra is monitored before the expected outburst in 2019. At the current date (2019-05-18) no sign of outburst has been detected. From medium resolution spectra we have detected the appearence of an emission line in the red edge of He I 5016 during outbursts. The identification of the line is discussed. AX Per soon after the end of its eclipse has been detected in strong classical outburst, characterized by the weakening of high emission lines [Fe VII]. CH Cyg is in low luminosity, several spectra have been obtained during a short flare. V694 Mon, in high luminosity, has been monitored at high cadence during the season. The profiles of Balmer and Fe II lines is unusual, showing a classical P Cygni profile and the disappearance of the broad blue absorption lines.