Presents a Russian student's reactions to a U.S. Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Reports that marketing previously had been unfamiliar to the student. Suggests that the U.S. business curriculum is more regimented and more concrete than its former Soviet counterpart. Discusses general differences between the two cultures. (SG)

The educational objective of the Russian "Development" curriculum for children ages 3-7 is the development of creative and intellectual abilities. Theoretical foundations for the curriculum include the works of Vygotsky, Venger, Leontev, and Zaporozhets, which offer ideas such as: (1) child development is the unity of affective and…

The general contexts for business administration education are described and compared for China and Russia, and specific institutions' programs are discussed, based on the authors' experiences. Chinese government-sponsored and business-related institutes, and short training programs are included in the discussion. Lessons learned about program…

A discussion of the new era of legal education in Russia examines the general structure of the legal system and related careers, legal education within and outside the universities, costs, and curriculum design. A more detailed look at the St. Petersburg State University law school examines the curriculum, teaching methods, testing, instructional…