Reviews educational development in Russia during the period of Socialist construction, 1918-1939. Development included establishment of universal elementary education, Soviet schools in various nationality districts, research on teaching methods, social education work in youth organizations, revision of pedagogical theories, and reform of labor…

Reviews early development of the Socialist school in Russia from 1914-1918. The young Socialist state strove to combat mass illiteracy, promote teaching and textbook publication in the mother tongue, and modify old syllabi and curricula. The state also engaged in converting the intelligentsia and teachers to the side of Soviet power. (Author/AV)

Characterizes Soviet pedagogy during the period 1939-75, when Socialist construction was completed and Communism became influential. Reviews educational growth before World War II; curriculum, teaching methods, and access to education during the war; and efforts following the war to make secondary education universal and in line with modern…