Lecture 6 Archive - Sophia Rusova, Ukrainian Maria Montessori. A story of a woman that taught with respect and fiercely defended rights of women and children.
Welcome to the sixth installment of our lecture archive—a space where ideas live on after the event itself. Here you can revisit past talks, explore new perspectives, and dive deeper through slides, transcripts, recordings, and images. Our goal is to keep this knowledge accessible to anyone who wants to learn, reflect, or share.
Lecture 6 Archive - Sophia Rusova – The Mother of Ukrainian Preschool Education
The remarkable life of a Ukrainian educator, feminist, and nation-builder who transformed early childhood learning. Born into a challenging era, Rusova became a pioneering voice for progressive education, women’s rights, and cultural identity—leaving a legacy that helped shape modern Ukrainian pedagogy.
