Classical high school number 1 named after V. G. Belinsky
Classical high school number 1 named after V. G. Belinsky, Federal cultural heritage educational site in Penza, Russia.
Description
Classical High School Number 1 occupies a historic building at 54 Krasnaya Street that features traditional architecture and houses classrooms, offices, and facilities serving around 500 students. The structure displays design elements characteristic of earlier construction in Penza.
History
Empress Catherine II founded this educational institution on June 14, 1786, making it one of the earliest formal schools in the region. The school received its current name in 1949, marking a shift in how it was recognized as a center of learning.
Culture
The school carries the name of Vissarion Belinsky, a major Russian literary critic, linking the place to the nation's intellectual tradition. This connection shapes how the institution is perceived within the local community.
Practical
The school is located on Krasnaya Street in central Penza and can be reached by walking or public transport. Visitors should know that the building is actively used during school hours and access may be limited to scheduled visiting times.
Did you know?
Inside the school, a small historical museum within the library displays artifacts and documents spanning more than 200 years of the institution's past. This collection holds letters, photographs, and objects that record the lives of students and teachers across different eras.
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