SERBIAN SCHOOLS IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the establishment, development, and impact of Serbian schools in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in Old Serbia and Macedonia, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights the role of cultural diplomacy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting education and preserving Serbian identity through the opening of schools in the region. The construction of Serbian educational institutions and the training of teachers were central to nurturing national consciousness among Serbian communities under Ottoman rule.