Establishment of the Novodevichii Institute in Moscow
- When
- 1765
- Where
- Moscow
- Episodes
- 1
In 1765, Empress Catherine the Great founded the Novodevichii Institute in Moscow. This institution provided formal education for females, following her earlier establishment of the Smolny Institute for the nobility in 1764.
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Background and detail
Establishment. The Novodevichii Institute was founded in 1765 by Catherine the Great. It was a Russian school for girls, distinguishing it from the earlier Smolny Institute which served the nobility. This move expanded educational opportunities beyond the aristocratic class.
Significance. The creation of the Novodevichii Institute represented a significant step in making education available to females in Russia. By providing formal schooling for women, Catherine contributed to the broader development of the Russian educational system during the mid-18th century.
People involved
- Catherine the Great · Founder and Empress of Russia
Sources
- Novodevichii Institute Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-27
- Catherine the Great Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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