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The Bestuzhev Courses (Russian: Бестужевские курсы) in Saint Petersburg were the largest and most prominent women's higher education institution in Imperial Russia. The institute opened its doors in 1878. It was named after Konstantin Bestuzhev-Ryumin, the first director.
In 1878, with the participation of professors of the University, the Higher Women's Courses were opened. The courses were named ‘The Bestuzhev courses’ after their founder, Professor Konstantin Bestuzhev-Ryumin.
The famous Bestuzhev Courses opened 140 years ago: their list of graduates included academics, village teachers and even revolutionaries. 1. In late 19th century, more and more Russian...
At Bestuzhev courses a new system was introduced, it was called the subject system and allowed students to choose optional lecture courses, and teachers - to diversify and expand the system of practical training and courses.
Nov 18, 2018 · Over the course of 40 years (1878–1918), more than 7 thousand women graduated the Bestuzhev Courses. It was the students and graduates thereof — bestuzhevki — who paved the way for a new woman, an educated and independent female citizen.
In 1878, with the participation of professors of the University, the Higher Women's Courses were opened. The courses were named ‘The Bestuzhev courses’ after their founder, Professor Konstantin Bestuzhev-Ryumin. In 1919, the courses became part of the University.
In 1878 he founded and gave his name to the Bestuzhev Courses, "the largest and most prominent women's higher education institution in Russia". [1] Bestuzhev was born into one of Russia's oldest families; Mikhail Bestuzhev-Ryumin was his uncle.
