It was a political atmosphere which would later have a great influence on Plemelj's career but, given the poor financial circumstances of his family, he was lucky to receive an education which would allow him to display his talents.
Ito ay isang pampulitikang kapaligiran kung saan mamaya ay magkaroon ng isang magandang impluwensiya sa Plemelj's karera ngunit, bibigyan ng mahihirap na pinansiyal na kalagayan ng kanyang pamilya, siya ay mapalad na tumanggap ng isang pang-edukasyon na kung saan ay magpapahintulot sa kanya upang ipakita ang kanyang talento.