The standard of living of primary school teachers in Russia in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries (on the materials of the Middle Volga region)

Introduction. 2023 was declared by the President of Russia as the Year of the Teacher and Mentor. The key role of the teacher’s personality in education remains not only in the field of transferring knowledge and competencies, but also in educating young people. The standard of living of teachers, along with other factors, influences the quality of education, the prestige of the profession, and the effectiveness of social interaction at school. Therefore, it is important to study all aspects of the standard of living of primary school teachers.