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Karamurzov, B. S. – Russian Education and Society, 2014
The regional universities in Russia are an important resource for the development of Russian society, but more needs to be done to increase their effectiveness, including tackling corruption and leveraging local competitive advantages.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Regional Schools, Universities, Educational Improvement
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Dashkevich, O. V.; Slavgorodskaia, E. L. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Reports on the attitudes of 175 Russian adolescents and their teachers toward civic and community service activities. Argues that economic and social crises have created negative attitudes towards community service. Finds that students who are involved in community activities are more optimistic. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Community Involvement, Foreign Countries
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Barkanov, S. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Presents a concise overview of the summer youth recreation programs and facilities in Russia. Lack of funding represents a problem as does the decline of trade union support. Some private entrepreneurial camps have turned their facilities over to the government. Includes brief descriptions of types of programs and the number of youth served. (MJP)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources, Economic Impact