In 1803-1804. in Belarus, a reform of public education was carried out, which contributed to the creation of primary schools of various types (mainly parish). General education training was not provided in one-class parish schools. The children of the peasants were taught only practical skills: replanting and grafting trees, producing agricultural tools and household items. They had to memorize spiritual songs. Of course, the Belarusian language was not studied either. Learning to read, write, even in Russian, was considered superfluous for peasant children.