This article examines how education unfolded as a science in Estonia in the period 1944-1991, i.e. from the second Soviet occupation to the fall of the USSR. Historical analysis of the way prominent scholars and institutions succeeded in overcoming the adverse conditions of that period is conducted by viewing their respective contributions through…

A Soviet experiment in educating by general principles rather than individual facts, exemplified by mathematics instruction, is described in this article and followed by questions and comments from Clive Peters, Bristol, U.K. (JH)

Describes the educational ideas and innovations of Anton Makarenko, the developer of the new Soviet system of pedagogics. (AN)

Presents a Russian perspective on patent rights in pedagogic studies. The paper notes that patents and licenses are profitable for the author, firm, and state and questions why teachers are not involved in the process. It also describes a center for pedagogical innovations in the USSR. (SM)

Adult education in the Soviet Union must find flexible new methods, preferably including tourism or other elements of recreation, to raise adults' cultural standards and intellectualize their free time while helping them improve their work qualifications and professional skills. (Author/LY)

The author compares and contrasts the mathematics curriculum in the USSR and the United States. The Soviet mathematics curriculum is not divided into separate courses, but instead consists of a series of steps teaching the method of thinking about mathematics problems. (BW)

Discusses the "socio-play" philosophy of drama education as practiced in the Soviet Union. Outlines the basic structure of the Soviet educational system. Recounts a Soviet educator's practice of socio-play philosophy. (SR)

The role of television in education in the USSR to teach moral development and to instill a selective attitude toward television programs is examined. (Author/JR)

The author outlines the progress to date in achieving the transition to universal secondary education. He identifies the major problem as poor preparation of teachers, especially in rural areas, to work with the new programs. (Author/DE)

A game program aimed at preschool and elementary students to inspire them to draw as much as possible and to help them to develop their abilities. (Author/JR)

Describes the efforts in the USSR since 1984 to develop universal vocational education. Discusses the motivation for this goal and notes that this changeover in education constitutes a major socio-economic task. Links vocational training with general secondary education, reviews the need for modernization of vocational education, and provides…

Discusses "socio-play," an innovative Soviet educational philosophy geared to developing individual and group creativity using theatrical techniques in the classroom. Describes how to use several theatrical games and acting techniques in the classroom, and discusses results. (SR)