Imperial Philanthropic Society

The Imperial Philanthropic Society (Russian: Императорское Человеколюбивое общество) was the largest charity of the Russian Empire. The Philanthropic Society was founded on 16 May 1802 by Emperor Alexander I of Russia. Its motto was Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself.

Jubilee Badge of the Imperial Philanthropic Society

References
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  • (in Russian) Очерк деятельности Совета Императорского Человеколюбивого общества за сто лет, 1816-1916 гг. Пг., 1916.
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