Education reforms Flashcards
1
Q
How did Alexander II’s educational reforms change university governance?
A
Universities could govern themselves and appoint their own staff.
2
Q
Who took control of schooling under Alexander II’s reforms?
A
Control of schools was transferred from the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) to the zemstva.
3
Q
Why did transferring education from the ROC to the zemstva matter?
A
It weakened the influence of the Church, as it lost control over education.
4
Q
What major educational change happened in 1870?
A
Women were allowed to attend school for the first time.
5
Q
How did censorship change under Alexander II’s educational reforms?
A
Censorship was relaxed, and the press could comment on government policy.
