World Heritage Site:
Gelati Monastery
Publication Year:
2024
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHEE0B7118A29
Summary
A notable cohort of students from the Second Tbilisi Classical Male Gymnasium, established in the late 19th century, made significant contributions to science and culture. The study highlights the gymnasium's role as a breeding ground for intellectuals, including figures like Mikhail Asatiani and Pavel Florensky, who later achieved global recognition. Key to their development was the pedagogical approach of teachers such as I.F. Drboglav and G.N. Gechtman, emphasizing critical thinking and scholarly inquiry. Notably, one alumnus, David Kilosanzide, received a gold medal in 1907 for his work on Gelati Monastery's artistic heritage, underscoring the gymnasium's influence on both regional and national intellectual development. This research sheds light on the enduring impact of classical education systems on shaping future leaders in academia and public life.
Citation
Мелкадзе, Нинель В., Кобахидзе, Натия Б., & Сария, Белла Г. (2024). Вторая Тифлисская Классическая Мужская Гимназия Им. Великого Князя Михаила Николаевича: И.Ф. Дрбоглав, Г.Н. Гехтман И Выпуск 1900 Года. The Caucasus Journal of Medical and Psychological Sciences, 2(1-2), 22–49. https://doi.org/10.61699/cjmps-v2-i1-2-p22-49