Medical treatment in girls’ schools of the Russian Empire: 18th – beginning of 19th century

Results This study looks at inception and development of medical departments in girls’ schools the Russian Empire during second half 18th beginning 19th century, first which was founded 1764. Materials methods. The problems article, based on a wide range sources, both archival published, studied using principles objectivity historicism, still remain unexplored. Results. Empress Catherine II her associates’ ideas, innovative physical education children, were being developed by European Enlightenment thinkers had to be implemented practical way boys’ state-established Empire. With emphasis preventive healthcare, organization necessary procedure boarding school with 200–300 pupils an uncharted territory. Discussion. Gradual establishment matters throughout early period history progressed tracing general science practice. experience scientific assistance systematically gained privileged state-run schools: initial examination new students, routine health checks, universal smallpox vaccinations, strict quarantine instance infectious disease outbreak, modern infirmaries relevant equipment, diagnostics, medicine preparation own pharmacies, referrals various specialists.