Ministry of National Education (Russian Empire)
| Министерство народного просвещения Российской империи | |
Ministry headquarters in Saint Petersburg | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1824 |
| Dissolved | 1917 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Headquarters | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Parent department | Council of Ministers of the Russian Empire |
The Ministry of National Education (Russian: Министерство народного просвещения Российской империи), also translated as Ministry of National Enlightenment, was a government ministry in the Russian Empire which oversaw science and education. It was in existence from 1802 to 1817 and from 1824 to 1917. From 1817 to 1824, it was part of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Public Education.