Legal upbringing must include the inculcation of a feeling of respect for normative legal acts and conviction in the absolute necessity for their execution and observance (an aspect in the formation of a legal conscience), as well as the required minimum of legal knowledge. (Author)

Socialist law is called upon to promote the social activism of the individual. The Soviet citizen is encouraged to define his attitudes toward social activity and, with the aid of the government and the legal system, realize and maintain his rights and freedoms. (Author/JB)

This paper describes some aspects of the transition taking place in Czech educational efforts since the "Velvet Revolution" of 1989, particularly changes in the teaching of civic education in the schools. The paper takes the position that governments find it important to mold new generations in areas of civic responsibility, whatever the…

Reports on ideas discussed at the second meeting of experimental teachers held in the Soviet Union in 1987. Considers teaching innovations that promote student development and seek cooperative teacher-student relationships, while serving social production needs. Emphasizes student creativity and personal responsibility. Builds from earlier work on…

This article analyzes the overall purposes and content of Soviet military and patriotic education. The emphasis is on duty and defense of the fatherland. (DE)

Examination of crimes and of evidence of legal offenses committed by minors in the Kharkov Region shows minors are poorly informed about law, have no understanding of illegality of their acts. Educational preventive measures have been intensified through lectures, telecasts, teacher education seminars, etc., throughout the school systems. (JMB)

Lists recommendations for improving 8th grade legal education in areas of course content, organization, teacher preparation, instruction, use of teaching guides and materials, extracurricular activities, and judicial and parental activities. The course demonstrates the advantages of socialist society over its capitalistic counterpart. (KC)

Notes that Soviet youth must be educated about Soviet law and their obligations as citizens to work, respect labor discipline, and defend the motherland. Lists functions of Soviet law as (1) shaping, mediating for, and protecting the middle class, (2) reinforcing socialist principles and the emancipation of women, and (3) guaranteeing…

Describes the content and methodology of elective courses which expand Soviet student's understanding of the Soviet state and the courts, the structure of power, and the basic rights and duties of the citizen. Courses in labor law, love and family law, criminal law, and constitutional law expand the current social studies curriculum. (KC)

Presents research findings concerning the murder of an adolescent peasant boy during the struggle between the Bolsheviks and anticommunists in Stalinist Russia. Includes information gleaned from court records, correspondence, and interviews with family and teachers. Concludes that the boy, Pavlilk Morozov, did what he felt was right in a difficult…

The 1990 Great Decisions program, part of an annual series on foreign policy issues, is intended to create better better public understanding through information and analyses of important international issues. Current information is presented so that participants may be stimulated toward discussion, form opinions and contribute to the policy…

Recommends developing programs that involve rural secondary students in the organizational planning and work of collective farms in the USSR. Argues this helps students apply knowledge, develop skills, and sharpen their social focus. Advocates including environmental education to develop students' ecological awareness. Notes experimental schools…

Based on sociological studies, advocates greater spiritual/intellectual development of agricultural-institute students in the USSR. Contends students who return to rural areas as agricultural specialists need training to become civic-minded intellectuals to revitalize rural culture and spark economic development. (CH)