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v.'omen of Russia were not allowed to bear the title of doctor ntil the Russo-Turkish war. Up to that time they received the same medical education as men, but could not use the title doctor. During the war, however, they rendered such invaluable service to the sick and wounded that even the jealous spirit of male monopoly ccnild not stand up against the recognition of the lady doctor, and so since 1880 women in Russia can receive the medical degree and hold posts in public