Explains that the lack of preparation of teachers for work in rural areas, the excessive workload, and the poor working and living conditions have greatly impeded efforts of the Soviet Union to recruit and retain quality teachers in rural areas. (HOD)

Examines educational reforms adopted by the Soviet government in 1983-84 that provide for enrollment of six year olds in primary school, universal vocational training for secondary school students, and improvements in curricular content and teacher performance. Discusses the structure of the Soviet school system, inherent administrative problems,…

Reports survey findings from 1000 Soviet secondary teachers on teachers' salaries, teacher morale, teaching resources, in-service education, and the national crisis in education. Compares the ongoing restructuring of Soviet education with U.K. reforms. Outlines 6 principles for needed reform, emphasizing decentralization and democratization of…

Among 686 English secondary teachers and 1,208 Soviet secondary teachers surveyed, job satisfaction for both groups was linked primarily to working conditions, followed closely by classroom practices and teacher roles and responsibilities. Results are interpreted in light of ongoing administrative centralization and the culture of professionalism…

Discusses a survey conducted in the Tatar Republic of the Soviet Union involving over 800 teachers, students, and parents. Reports that the study investigated opinions about teachers' social position. Indicates widespread agreement concerning the teaching profession's low prestige. Explores reasons for the profession's low prestige through an…

Presents a 1988 roundtable discussion among Soviet educators and government officials organized by "Soveskaii Rosiia" editors. Delineated rural school problems and was conducted before the Soviet All-Union Congress of Workers in Public Education. Examines negative rural stereotypes and areas for improvement. Ties school improvement to…