Russia Empire Medal Order 25th Anniversary of Educational Reform 1884-1909 A136

Russia Empire Medal Order 25th Anniversary of Educational Reform 1884-1909 A136

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Weight: 12.5 g

Diameter: ca.29 mm

Material: Brass

Imperial Russia: Silver Medal for the 25th Anni-

versary of the Educational Reform, 1884 - 1909.

With the portraits of Emperor Alexander III and 

Nicholas II.

The term "Educational Reform" describes the 

laws implemented by Emperor Alexander III 

towards the expansion of the local parish schools 

(run by the Russian Orthodox Church), the 

limitations prohibiting lower class students to 

attend the grammar schools, the new university 

statutes, abolishing the autonomy of the univer-

sities and policies of "Russification", imposing 

the Russian language on all inhabitants of the 

Empire, regardless of their nationality.

The medal was instituted by Emperor Nicholas II 

Romanov and is rare as it was awarded only to 

members of the educational system with 

administrative tasks related to the implementation 

of the reforms.

The medal is also known as "Merit Medal for 

Teachers"