As a consequence, all Polish-language schools were prohibited by the Imperial Russian government which controlled Congress Poland. During its short existence, the university educated thousands of students, many of whom became part of the backbone of the Polish intelligentsia.
As a consequence, all Polish-language schools were prohibited by the Imperial Russian government that controlled Congress Poland. During its brief existence, the university served as a foundation for the Polish intelligentsia, providing education to thousands of students who would later become influential members of society.