This issue contains the proceedings of a round table discussion by Ukranian educators, philosophers, and social scientists on the education of the new Soviet man in the era of scientific-technological revolution. The "new man" is defined as the builder of communism, the participant in the transition to an advanced industrial economy.…

Training of specialists raises the question of degree of specialization desired in light of the need for specialists to be flexible, self-sufficient, and have a broad base of knowledge. (AV)

Moscow State University, one of the main centers of science, will play an important role in scientific research and creative inquiry during the Tenth Five-Year Plan. (AV)

Improvement of the quality of training of professional economists should not be left to educational institutions alone; the solution to the problem depends directly on the level of economic self awareness of the masses. (JB)

Examines the changing role of comparative education in the USSR from Western perspectives, particularly those of West and East Germany. Discusses some topics of comparative education research by and about the USSR in recent years, with emphasis on problems related to educational reforms inspired by perestroika. Contains 24 references. (SV)

The scientific technological revolution in Russia has demanded that the school devote particular attention to inculcating in young people a capacity and readiness for labor, a knowledge of the broad scientific bases of production, and an ability to employ their knowledge freely in practical activity. (Author/RM)

Examines the functions of modern television in aesthetic education, the attitude of children toward television as related to their age, and the ability of television to be an influential force. (Author)

Examines the negative and positive aspects of television viewing. Some harmful effects include less reading and increased passivity. The correct use of television must first be taught to teachers and parents, which in turn is relayed to the student. (Author/JR)

Higher education institutions in Russia are becoming the country's major scientific research centers. The effectiveness of this university research is discussed. (Author/RM)

Selected papers presented at the First Scientific Conference of Pedagogical Scholars of Socialist Countries, Moscow, 1971, deal with methodology in relation to science, human development, sociology, psychology, cybernetics, and the learning process. (KM)

Following a discussion of education in the Soviet Union, this paper relates some observations on teacher education in the U.S.S.R. Among the observations noted are that teacher education as a discipline is controlled by the central government; teachers are prepared similarily for both elementary and secondary levels; teacher preparation occurs in…

Described are special education provisions provided by the Soviet government for handicapped children. Noted is the low incidence of handicapped children (said to be the lowest in the world) due to medical practices designed to prevent disease. Reviewed are the historical development of special education since the revolution and the commitment of…

Drawing on examples from England and Russia, the author discusses three issues involving politics and education: 1) what proportion of society's resources are to be allocated to education, 2) how and by whom shall this allocation be determined, and 3) should control be centralized or decentralized once resources are allocated. (Author/RM)

An overview of the significance of World War II for Soviet schooling is provided. (DE)