The System of Muslim Education in Astrakhan Province (Guberniya) Before 1917

Astrakhan province (guberniya) within the Russian Empire was a region with significant Muslim population. In pre-revolutionary period, third of region’s population were Muslims who part OMDS structure. The system education in has passed long way, and since second half XIX century it began to play huge role children. counties itself there mektebes madrasas operated, which could study male as well female Based on archival documents, article presents an analysis state development primary before Revolution 1917. author considers problems its formation development, history spread Jadid education, quantitative qualitative characteristics.