Purpose: This article is devoted to the description and comparative analysis of the commemorations of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War in the practice of Soviet and Russian school education, based on the example of the two regions of Central Russia (Tambov and Lipetsk region). The purpose of the article is to study the features of the…

This paper explores relations between literacy education, ideology and politics, based on an analysis of educational reforms during Soviet and US military occupation in North and South Korea. Following the end of the Second World War, anti-illiteracy campaigns in the two Koreas became important means of political socialisation for Koreans amid the…

A substantial body of literature considers excessive corruption an indicator of a weak state. However, in nondemocratic societies, corruption--whether informally approved, imposed, or regulated by public authorities--is often an indicator of a vertical power rather than an indicator of a weak state. This article explores the interrelations between…

At the age of six Russian children are taught to sing "We all love Lenin". But how effective is this kind of socialization in the long term? Author reflects on a recent visit to Russia. (Editor/RK)

An understanding of the lawfulness of phenomena and of scientific method, integral parts of physics, are just two examples of intellectual concepts that will help equip students with a scientific-atheistic world view - one of the goals of communism. It is every teacher's duty to pursue this goal throughout the curriculum. (JH)

The article analysizes the several variables which influence the character development of the child in the Soviet schools. Education is seen as responsible not only for inculcating useful social attitudes, but for teaching the child ways to handle his personal desires in a socially constructive manner. Several developmental stages are suggested.…

The Theses ("Toward the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir II'ich Lenin") demonstrate the greatness and force of Leninist teachings. They provide the educator with material in pedagogical and political work with students, and their study in other organizations will assist in raising the level of ideological life.…

Describes the purpose of the Lenin corner in the school and how that purpose dictates its character. Suggests possible topics and literature for the corner. (JB)

Lenin demonstrated his concern for youth and their education by exposing tsarism, initiating numerous plans and programs for improving the system of upbringing and education, and by emphasizing the importance of youth in the revolutionary struggle. (JB)

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)

The function of the Komsomol or Communist Youth League is to educate young people in the spirit of communist ideology and loyalty to the Soviet state. While issue number 5 of "Soviet Education" dealt with the functions of the Youth League in the community and places of work, this issue deals with the function of the Komsomol in the…

This issue is a collection of recently written Russian literature commemorating the end of World War II. Included are diary excerpts, poems and photos along with suggestions for how this literature should be used in schools to help celebrate the Soviets' victory in what they term "the Great Patriotic War." (JDH)