Transformation of Judgments about Relevant Values and an Educational Ideal of the Person in a Society of the Russian Nobility in the XVIII Century
The development of the educational theory and practice in Russia at all its stages was caused by the changes of ideas in public consciousness about human values, about an ideal of the person and the purposes of education which in turn had been caused by the influence of certain historical conditions related to social and economic development. In the development of education in Russia during the rule of Catherine II the changes concerning views about spiritual and vital values of the upper class of Russian society were reflected. New values connected with the idea of public service, preparing children for occupying their place in the society worthy of their high origin were reflected in authorized documents and projects of the developing educational institu tions.