Vasilko Risteski-Lazaroski

Vasilko Risteski-Lazaroski was the first teacher to instruct students in the Macedonian language during World War II, notably in the village of Podvis, where he played a crucial role in the establishment of the first school teaching in Macedonian. His educational efforts included imparting knowledge about the country's history and instilling a sense of national pride among his students. Risteski-Lazaroski's commitment to teaching in the mother tongue was vital in fostering cultural identity and resistance against foreign oppression during a tumultuous period.