A consideration of Marxist-Leninist views on the significance of esthetic culture in social life; Lenin's ideas on the objectives of esthetic education; and their implementation. (JB)

A number of exemplary compositions and uses of School Lenin Museums are mentioned in this article which brings out the important function of these museums in the political-ideological education of youth. (JB)

Examines the current status of school-community cooperation in the character building and socialization of youth, and makes suggestions for improvement. (JB)

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)

Segments of Soviet society which help youth to understand the norms of socialist society and citizenship include the family setting, school, youth organizations, institutes of higher education, and work collectives. Contributions of verbal propaganda, mass media, and literature toward legal and citizenship education are noted. Also discusses…

Reports excerpts from a discussion meeting held by a scientific council on problems of youth policy in the USSR in 1990. Discusses the problems of restructuring the Soviet education system in keeping with the goals of Perestroika. Includes comments on socialism, curriculum, and the goals of the education system. (DK)

Traces Soviet educational history during the 1950s and 1960s. Presents chapter four from Ele Monoszon's "The Establishment and Development of Soviet Pedagogy." Reviews theories and research of key Soviet educators during this period. (CH)

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)

Chapter three ("Development of the Theory of Upbringing and Instruction in the Period of Completing the Socialist Reconstruction of the National Economy and the Building of Socialism in the USSR) from Ele Monoszon's "The Establishment and Development of Soviet Pedagogy" is excerpted. Examines the issue of Communist child…

Analyzes the results of sociological surveys conducted among thousands of students in higher education institutions in Russia and other republics of the former Soviet Union. Compares and contrasts student attitudes about such topics as economics, democratic values, ethnic groups, education, and students' perception of the future. (CFR)