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Founding of the Novodevichii Institute
- When
- 1765
- Where
- Moscow
Catherine the Great founded the Novodevichii Institute in Moscow in 1765 to provide formal education for girls.
The institute was established by Empress Catherine the Great in 1765. It served as a Russian school for girls, following the 1764 establishment of the Smolny Institute for noble girls. This expansion marked a significant step in female education.
Sources
- Novodevichii Institute Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-27
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