Describes a college course dealing with the origins and goals of Soviet foreign policy. The course examines the events surrounding the development of Soviet policy since the 1917 revolution, the domestic factors which influence foreign policymaking, and current problems and policies. (RM)

This issue presents a collection of short articles which appeared in the Russian education press. Included are articles that: (1) announce policy decisions, (2) support the crash campaign to institute computer education,(3) provide a course curriculum, and (4) discuss theoretical issues and needed research. (JDH)

Polytechnical education in Russia is based on a solid and lasting mastery of knowledge of modern science and the ability to use acquired knowledge for the solution of practical problems. This article discusses the role that geography plays in intermediate and secondary polytechnical education. (Author/RM)

This article discusses ways in which secondary polytechnical schools in Russia can acquaint pupils with the basic ideas of applied chemistry. Students must be guided so that they can choose a vocation in accordance with their personal inclinations and the needs of society. (Author/RM)

Presents a rationale for the new Soviet biology curriculum. Explains guidelines for teaching methodology. Describes in some detail the goals and tasks for students in the new Soviet biology curriculum for grades six through eleven. (RKM)

Objectives of a seventh grade course in physical geography and an eighth grade course in economic geography are outlined, among them is the goal of having each student comprehend the contribution each region within the Soviet Union makes to the national economy and to international development. (JB)

Describes, evaluates, and suggests possible improvements in Russian language and literature instruction in Soviet elementary and secondary schools. Recommends combining curriculum materials developed by the Ministry of Education in Moscow with materials of local origin in order to increase student interest. (Author/DB)

This article discusses ways for improving the curriculum and methods of Russian secondary polytechnical education in the teaching of physics. (Author/RM)

The author describes the polytechnical orientation of mathematics instruction in Russian secondary schools. Present practices and future trends are discussed. (Author/RM)

Examines the role of history courses in the political socialization of Soviet students. History teaching must develop students' Marxist-Leninist world view by stressing appreciation of Russian history, contemporary society, the Communist party, and the deeds and goals of Lenin-inspired patriots. (Author/DB)

Describes the mathematics curriculum instituted in Soviet secondary schools in 1975-76. Emphases of the new curriculum are the role of mathematics in sicence, technology, production, and everyday life, and the potential of the mathematics course for instilling a materialist world view. (Author/DB)

This conference was the first major professional event since the politics of "perestroika" and "glasnost" began to have an impact on relationships between librarians in the U.S.S.R. and the remainder of the world community. A substantial English language source on professional education in the U.S.S.R., this is a collection of…

In an experiment on the effects of video in teaching international relations, two classes were given video stimuli related to the Soviet Union and one class was given none. Findings indicate that exposure to video stimulus produced strong attitude change toward the Soviet Union and ability to understand and express Soviet perspectives. (Author/DB)

Describes a nature studies program for fourth graders which prepares them for study of the natural sciences in later years. Emphasized are observations in nature, performance of simple experiments, and use of various instruments. (AV)