Historically, the university was an alien establishment for Russia, reflecting the political ambition of its leadership, not the organic impetus of Russian society. In Soviet academia, the notion of university education was replaced by the concept of vocational-technical training. As a creation of the Soviet government, Soviet higher education…

During the Cold War over half a million Asians, Africans and Latin Americans studied and graduated in the Soviet Union's universities and technical schools as part of this country's educational aid policies. Cuba was an intermediary player in the Cold War geopolitical contest between the United States and the Soviet Union, fuelled by the…

A description of proceedings at an all-union conference dovated to preparing the schools for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Lenin, which was held in Moscow June 19-20, 1970. (JB)

Eight articles focus on various aspects of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and secondary schools of the Soviet Union. Titles include "The Esthetic Education of Pupils in School,""The Joint Educational Work of the School, the Family, and the Community," and "The Grade Leader Teacher as the Organizer and Leader…

Eight articles focus on various aspects of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and secondary schools of the Soviet Union. Titles include "The Subject Matter and Tasks of School Pedagogy,""Principles of Education in the School,""The Principles of Teaching,""Instilling a Communist World View," and…

Characterizes adult education in the Soviet Union. Topics discussed include educational objectives, the place of adult education in the general education system, social influences, standards, structure of evening schools, and teacher training. (Author/DB)

Describes the educational role of the Communist Party in the USSR and focuses particularly on Communist theory indoctrination among the population. Examines creativity of the masses, political socialization, assignment to party tasks as an educational experience, political awareness among workers, and transmission of the Communist world view.…

Six articles focus on processes, problems, and objectives related to extended day and boarding school educational programs in the USSR. Topics discussed include school organization, extracurricular activities, teaching problems, health problems, rural/urban differences, and ideological education. (DB)

Reviews long-term plans drawn up by the Ministry of Education and the USSR Academy of Pedagogical Sciences regarding educational establishments and educational programs in the Soviet Union. Emphasis is placed on forecasting educational development problems and policies. (DB)

In order to measure the educational achievements of the Soviet Union, it is essential to analyze the educational system in the light of the original intentions and ambitions. The system has three main features, which are a new conception of the relationship between investment and education, an ideological basis and the fact that it is a planned…

Excerpts chapter five from Ele Monoszon's "The Establishment and Development of Soviet Pedagogy." Examines general problems, objectives, principles, and methods of the Soviet pedagogical theory of upbringing. Notes research and theories of key Soviet educators in the 1970s and 1980s. (CH)

The document contains eight lectures addressing a variety of educational trends, issues, and concerns. The objective is to heighten the awareness of educational challenges that must be met and to promote continued professional renewal activities. Lecture I discusses fundamental problems concerning world education, concentrating on hunger and…