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Sofia Rusova

1856-02-18 – 1940-02-05

Portrait of Sofia Rusova
1893 р. – Фотографія Софії Русової. ЦДІАК України, ф. 2226, оп. 1, спр. 8934, арк. 1Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Sofia Fedorivna Rusova (née Lindfors; Ukrainian: Софія Федорівна Русова; 18 February 1856 – 5 February 1940) was a Ukrainian educator, writer, women's rights advocate, and political activist. A member of the Central Rada, Rusova was head of the Ministry of Education Department of Preschool and Adult Education. Rusova was a founding member and the first president of the National Council of Ukrainian Women and the All-Ukrainian Teachers' Association.

Occupation & Career

literary critic, educator, politician, human rights defender, pedagogue, activist

Education

Fundukleev Women's Gymnasium

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Fundukleev Women's Gymnasium

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q12149413 — wikidata View source

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