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This map of School Districts in the Zvenigorod Uyezd for the Academic Year of 1886-1887, outlines the various school districts within the Zvenigorod Uyezd, a subdivision of the Moscow Governorate in Imperial Russia.
The map dates to the late 19th century, a period of significant educational reforms in Imperial Russia, particularly under Tsar Alexander II. The map reflects the administrative efforts to organize and improve public education by assigning clear districts to schools and ensuring access to education in rural areas. Zvenigorod Uyezd, like many other districts in Russia at this time, was seeing the spread of both state-run and private educational institutions, aiming to boost literacy and modernize the empire’s vast and varied population.
The map serves an administrative purpose, providing a clear representation of the educational infrastructure and territorial organization during this time.
Legend of Symbols (Объясненіе знаковъ.): The top left section contains a legend explaining the symbols used across the map:
- Red square: Ministry-run schools.
- Triangle: Winter schools.
- Semi-circle: Private or factory schools.
- Cross with a circle: Churches with attached schools.
- Heart: Monastery or religious schools.
- Dotted lines: Boundaries for railways and roads.
School Districts: At the bottom center, the map lists various numbered school districts (школьные районы) in the Zvenigorod Uyezd, organized by Roman numerals I through XI. Each district corresponds to geographic areas or settlements within the region, with names such as “Звенигород” (Zvenigorod), “Ершиковская” (Yershikovo), and “Петровская-Дубковская” (Petrovskaya-Dubkovskaya). These indicate the locations of schools and the areas they served.
Geographic Markings: The main body of the map, in the center, displays a network of red and black dots. The red dots, connected by lines, represent school locations, while the black dots indicate settlements or smaller villages in the surrounding area. This system allows for a visual understanding of which schools serve which villages. The rivers and roads are lightly drawn in the background, giving an understanding of the terrain and transportation links.
Bordering Uyezds (Описание смежных уездов): In the top right, the map identifies neighboring administrative divisions. These include Moscow Uyezd, Mozhaysk Uyezd, Podolsk Uyezd, and others, illustrating Zvenigorod’s position within the larger Moscow Governorate.
Table of School Names (Наименованіе училищъ.): The left side of the map includes a table listing the names of each school.
Overall, this map is an invaluable historical document that provides insight into the educational landscape and administrative efforts in Zvenigorod during the 1880s.
