The efforts of the society of Czestochowa for development of education in the XIX century (for 1867 years) Cover Image

Starania społeczeństwa Częstochowy o rozwój szkolnictwa w XIX wieku (do 1867 r.)
The efforts of the society of Czestochowa for development of education in the XIX century (for 1867 years)

Author(s): Kazimierz Rędziński
Subject(s): Language studies, Education, Theology and Religion, 19th Century
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie

Summary/Abstract: Founding schools in the Polish lands under the rule of Tsarist Russia (1895– 1912) was restricted. The first secondary school in Czestochowa was established in 1862 during a temporary period of political thaw. This period occurred during the administration of Alexander Wielopolski – Pole who held the position of the governor during the reign of Tsar Alexander II. Defeat of the Poles in the January Insurrection (1863/1864) caused an increased Russians’ repressions. In 1986, the tsarist’s authorities liquidated the Polish secondary school. At this place, they were created Russian ‘pro-gymnasium’ in which the directors and the majority of teachers were Russians. As the language of instruction was introduced Russian and even Religion Education was taught in this language.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 319-350
  • Page Count: 32
  • Language: Polish