Literacy schools in the Tambov diocese in 1884–1917

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to study the functioning of the system of literacy schools in the Tambov Diocese in the period 1884–1917. The article describes the main legislative acts regulating the work of literacy schools, analyzes statistical data, examines financial and personnel issues; a comparative analysis of the situation of literacy schools and single-class parish schools is also a necessary component. Church-wide and regional accounting documents, as well as journalism, were used as empirical material. The study is relevant because it attempts to examine the role of educational institutions providing basic knowledge in the primary education system. Various achievements and mistakes along the way can serve as an example, including in modern conditions. The use of the principles of historicism and objectivity in the process allowed us to recreate the logical course of the historical process; thanks to the principle of determinism, the interrelation of various events is presented.; The analytical and synthetic method helped to identify the specific features of the chosen topic and to point out their relationship on a general scale. As a conclusion, it is necessary to point out the significant contribution made by literacy schools to the primary education of the younger generation. On the other hand, the current situation confirms the importance of transformations in the educational environment, improving the quality of education and constant care for the material component of school business. The research results presented on the example of the Tambov Diocese can be used for further work in this area both at the regional and at the general church level.