Discusses the demographic methodology and specific formulations developed by Lenin, and asserts their value as the basis for modern population geography. (JB)

The All-Union 1970 Population Census reflects the successes achieved in raising the educational level of the population in the Soviet Union. (Author)

A summary is presented of the results of the 1970 Soviet census as they pertain to literacy, educational and occupational equality, and distribution by residence, nationality, age, sex, and income. (KM)

The census results give a vivid picture of the steady population growth of the individual nationalities in the Soviet Union and of the development of the economy and culture of the national republics and regions. (Author)

Census results are used to draw conclusions concerning the enrollment of school pupils in the USSR in order to indicate the demographic conditions under which public education is developing. (Author/KM)

The trend of the literacy level in the Soviet Union is indicated by census figures on such things as years of education completed, number of graduates, number of universities, number of physicians, etc. (KM)

Discusses the relationship of the level of education and allocation of the labor force among Different geographic regions, sectors of the economy, and occupations within the Soviet Union. Stresses that educational planners should consider demographic processes when planning for the transition to universal secondary education. (Author/DB)

Data on the educational level of the Soviet work force is presented. (KM)

Discusses the need for the Soviet Union to move toward complete utilization of labor reserves, as directed by the 24th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Specific needs of vocational-technical education include providing evening training for workers, re-training workers whose skills have become obsolete, and training workers in…

The declining birth rate in the Soviet Union is affecting the educational system, its organizational features, the curriculum, and the teaching process. How the government is responding is examined. (RM)

Written by a noted Soviet demographer, this issue provides a translation of his recent work on the social maturity of Soviet school graduates. Includes tables of basic demographic data on population trends, attitudes toward work, and family life. (JDH)