Maria Trubnikova

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Maria Trubnikova born?January 6, 1835
2. Where was Maria Trubnikova born?Russia
3. When did Maria Trubnikova die?April 28, 1897
4. What is the related topics?Russian feminism, women's suffrage movements, 19th-century social reform
5. Who was Maria Trubnikova?Maria Trubnikova was a Russian feminist who lived in the 1800s. She worked to give women more chances in education, work, and society.
6. What did Maria Trubnikova do for women's education?She helped open university doors for women by lobbying government officials. This made it possible for women to study at higher levels.

Patriarchal Norms: Social structures and beliefs where men hold primary power and authority over women.
Feminist Activism: Organized efforts to advance the social, political, and economic rights and opportunities of women.