Women's Patriotic Institute, Educational complex in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Women's Patriotic Institute includes classrooms, dormitories, and administrative buildings arranged in a neoclassical architectural style in Saint Petersburg.
Founded in 1813, the institute educated orphaned daughters of officers who fell during the French invasion of Russia under Napoleon Bonaparte.
The institute maintained strict regulations regarding student schedules, with specific time allocations for academic studies, dance instruction, and religious observances.
Students followed a seven-year curriculum focusing on languages, literature, geography, music, and drawing, with regular examinations attended by imperial family members.
The institute issued gold monograms to graduating students, marking their successful completion of studies at this prestigious educational establishment.
Location: Municipal Okrug #7
Inception: 1813
GPS coordinates: 59.93695,30.27950
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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