The Russian system of education in 2007 exhibited the persistence of the same tendencies as in 2006, relating to the demographic situation in the country. The number of students continued to decline in general secondary education (school education) and in primary and secondary professional education, but the numbers increased in preschool…

Discusses the education of the Jews in 19th-century century Russia during the reign of Nicholas I. There was rapid growth of state-controlled Jewish secular education from almost none in 1844 to 106 schools with 3487 students in 1855. (RM)

The problems facing vocational-technical education in Russia are similar to those in the United States. Entrepreneurshp and better shcool-to-work transition can help solve some of those probelms. (JOW)

Examines studies of Fritz Fischer's works (1961 and 1969) concerning Germany's responsibility for World War I and the influence of this work upon later interpretations. Presents an integrated interpretation of the causes of the war based upon recent research findings. (RKM)

This paper presents a brief overview of education in the Soviet Union during the Marxist era and states that one result of the Communist system collapse in 1991 was that it became imperative to democratize Russian society and schooling. The paper notes the need to reevaluate the legacy of "international upbringing" along the line of true…

Addresses ways of developing a curriculum of caring that helps students connect themselves to others in ever-widening circles of understanding. Describes how, through reading and discussing Walter Dean Myers'"Fallen Angels" and Oleg Yermakov's "Afghan Tales: Stories from Russia's Vietnam," students come to see two unpopular…

As a result of working on the educational problems in Russia, where more than 100 ethnic groups now control the schools, Stephen Heyneman explores the link between schooling and democratic values. Claims that one of America's greatest potential exports is its tradition of local democratic governance and that the United States could do more to…

Discusses the role of writers in Russia during the period of Joseph Stalin to enlighten issues related to intellectual freedom. Includes an annotated bibliography on "Russian Literature of the Soviet Period," to help students learn more about Russia. (CMK)

Reviews two books that seek to define the nature and direction of Russian educational reform: "School Reform between 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow'" (Eduard D. Dneprov, Russian Minister of Education, 1990-92) and "Russia: Education in the Transition" (Stephen P. Heyneman of the World Bank). Criticizes their unrealistic assumptions…

Discusses English reading texts used in the Soviet Union, which are English translations of Russian literature. Notes that such literature divides attention between the traditional and the progressive elements of Soviet culture. (DF)

According to Education Minister Edward Dneprov, the Russian Republic's education policy has two major pillars--democratization and "humanitization" (stressing the humanities and a truly child-centered curriculum). A market economy is not incompatible with humanistic aims, but it is not the driving force behind them. The flagging economy…

Presents a letter from a Peace Corps volunteer and first-year teacher about his experiences teaching English at a Russian school. Describes courses of study, the ever-changing schedule, his problems in the first semester adapting to Russian ideas of teaching, and his successful struggle to apply the education he had learned to this new teaching…

Provides an interview with Russian Academy of Education Academician Vladimir Shadrikov, the first deputy minister. Focuses on topics such as the differentiation of education, the theory of developmental instruction, and the formulation of a state educational standard for the basic schools. (CMK)

In post-Communist Russia, schools have become the site where a new culture and morality will be formed. With the collapse of the rigidly controlled Russian school system, a new paradigm must be created to guide education. To many, a political and ethical void exists in Russian schools. Until 1988, schools in the Soviet Union operated under a…

Discusses how the teacher received a grant for an interdisciplinary unit on Russia. Addresses the importance of cross-curricular teaching in obtaining a grant. Provides five ideas to help teachers improve their chances of receiving a grant and offers a list of funding sources. (CMK)