Smolny Institute of Noble Maidens
| Smolny Institute of Noble Maidens | |
|---|---|
The Smolny Institute in 1823, by Stepan Galaktionov | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 59°56′55″N 30°23′42″E / 59.9486°N 30.395°E |
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| Former name | Imperial Educational Society of Noble Maidens |
| Established | 5 May 1764 (Julian calendar) |
| Closed | 1919 (Russia) 1932 (exile in Serbia) |
The Smolny Institute of Noble Maidens of Saint Petersburg (Russian: Смольный институт благородных девиц Санкт-Петербурга) was the first women's educational institution in Russia that laid the foundation for women's education in the country. It was Europe's first public educational institution for girls.