Libraries and Reading in the Military Schools of Orenburg (the middle of the 18th century - 1918)

From the middle of the 18th century till 1918 Orenburg was a major military centre that in many respects defined its socio-cultural space. Training of personnel for local offices and service in garrison was carried out during that time by several military educational institutions in the city. Due to the historical circumstances, so far have survived not many documents telling both about educational institutions themselves and on their educational support divisions, including libraries. The aim of this work is generalization of the currently available materials on the history of libraries of the military schools of Orenburg. Some of the documents are introduced for scientific use for the first time.

Military-Educational Institutions, Libraries of Military Schools of Orenburg, History of Libraries, Orenburg School of Military Cantonists, Orenburg Neplyuevsky Cadet Corps, the Second Orenburg Cadet Corps, Orenburg Cossack Junker School, Orenburg School of Infantry Ensigns

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