Basil Andrianovich Evtushevsky (1836 – 1888) graduated from St. Petersburg University. For several years headed the teaching of mathematics in military schools. A lot of work put on the device pedagogical museum of military educational institutions in St. Petersburg. He was the founder of many educational institutions: the main figure in the women's Alarchinskih courses, which later evolved Higher Courses for Women, one of the founders of St. Andrew's courses for teachers of public schools, an active member of the St. Petersburg Pedagogical Society and since 1879 – its chairman, Board of Studies inspector orphanages. Since the late 60-s read systematic lectures for teachers. A brilliant erudition Vasiliy Andrianovich Evtushevskogo always attracted a large audience. From 1877 to 1882 – one of the editors of the magazine "People's School". A talented popularizer of brute, who made it their own adjustments. "Collection of arithmetic" Evtushevskogo survived more than 30 books – more than a million copies.
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