How many schools can boast a history stretching back to the tumultuous year of 1918? \u0413\u0438\u043c\u043d\u0430\u0437\u0438\u044f \u2116201 in Moscow is one of them. It began as a small railway school for children of railway workers. Let’s delve into the story of this institution.
\u0413\u0438\u043c\u043d\u0430\u0437\u0438\u044f \u2116201 has seen many changes. In 1920, the school moved to a new building. It was once owned by the merchant Kunin. The building had two floors. Its windows were adorned with intricate moldings. By 1925, 500 children were studying here.
In 1928, the school became part of the Department of Education. It was then known as School No. 10 of the October district. By 1932, the student population had grown to 1800. A new building was needed.
Between 1933 and 1935, a new building was constructed. The architects I. A. Zvezdin and A. I. Antonov designed it. During this time a garden was established by the school director N.V. Kirikov. It had apple trees, roses and raspberry bushes. In 1941, a children’s writer described the garden in the newspaper “Pravda”.
During World War II, over 160 students fought. 58 students and 4 teachers died in battle. Four students were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. They were Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. Also Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky. Georgy Lashin and Pavel Grazhdaninov. In 1944, the school was named after Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya. Later it honored both Zoya and Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky.
In 1966, \u0413\u0438\u043c\u043d\u0430\u0437\u0438\u044f \u2116201 received the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. It was for success in education.
In 2006, the school became a gymnasium. Today \u0413\u0438\u043c\u043d\u0430\u0437\u0438\u044f \u2116201 continues to uphold its traditions. It maintains connections with alumni. The school has a wall with photos. It also displays information about alumni achievements. A memorial dedicated to the students and teachers killed during the Great Patriotic War was installed in 1981.
The old school building is protected. It is a cultural heritage site of federal significance. Since 2001, it has been abandoned. Despite a fire in 2010 and subsequent damage, it was renovated in 2016. The area of the building was increased. It now accommodates 650 students.
\u0413\u0438\u043c\u043d\u0430\u0437\u0438\u044f \u2116201 is more than just a school. It is a place of history. Also a place of remembrance. It is a place of learning. Its story reflects the history of Moscow.