The Teaching of Latin at Tobolsk Principal People’s School (1789–1810): Historical, Pedagogical and Methodical Aspects

In this article, the authors investigate teaching Classical Languages during first years from foundation of Principal People’s Schools in Russian Empire reign Ekaterina II. The activity Tobolsk School (1789–1810) is taken as an example. main sources for article are archival materials and historical investigations not only modern time but those XIX century. First, beginning School’s existence enjoyed sincere enthusiasm officials, staff, sponsors. Latin German languages were among obligatory subjects. However, literally a few later encountered serious problems due to economic instability imperfectness organization admission educational processes that led drastic decrease number students registered. Living conditions teachers gradually became harder. As result, printed Siberian journal Irtysh transforming into Hippocrene was closed two years. addition, analyze coursebook Orbis sensualium pictus by J. Comenius Regulations with special emphasis on practical methodical recommendations language teachers. Despite reputation progressive approach, its usage one reasons why classical education introduced great mistakes. accent permanent learning heart huge amount words, which mostly irrelevant students’ life, made lessons boring routine. claim it far blameless way realization reforms 1780s Siberia. At same time, noteworthy created necessary basis formation systematic secondary Russia transition system gymnasia.