THE INFLUENCE OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION IN THE NORTH CAUCASUS

Orthodox missionary work in the North Caucasus has had a thorny path in its development. Different factors had a huge impact on the specifics of activities: the policy of the state and the position of the Church. Missionaries played a great role not only in the propaganda of the Orthodox faith, but also in strengthening the state authority in the national outskirts. They rendered great assistance in the dissemination of enlightenment and social support for the population.