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

Under Communism the school is a unified labor polytechnical general education school with the mission of rearing a broadly educated individual. Theoretical problems involved in this polytechnical education are discussed. (Author/RM)

The role of public education in the Communist upbringing of Russian youth is discussed. The importance of inculcating all youth with social awareness is emphasized. (RM)

The Communist Party and the Soviet government are working to improve the training of specialists as one element in the acceleration of progress in science and technology. The role of higher education in this training is discussed. (RM)

Higher education has played a significant role in the economic, scientific, social and cultural progress of Russia. During the 70's significant qualititive changes have been made in the Russian institutions of higher learning. These changes are discussed. (RM)

Examines the increased emphasis in former Soviet vocational secondary schools on general education. Calls for a reexamination of the content of secondary education. Argues that schools should promote student socialization and professionalization of the content of general education. Refutes suggestions that differentiated instruction harms…

The article discusses positive changes in public education in Russia since 1970. The importance of an integrated approach in upbringing and education to the communist indoctrination of the younger generation is emphasized. (RM)

Interviews with 12 Colorado vocational educators participating in an exchange program in Leningrad indicated Leningrad's vocational schools are playing a key role in Soviet social and economic reform. Decision making and control has shifted to the local level to improve responsiveness to industry. Profit-based cooperatives are being developed, and…

Presents a semifictional novella about juvenile delinquency in the Soviet Union, using the vehicle of the biography of a young man serving a sentence in a Soviet labor colony. The author examines the youth's unhappy family life and hostile school environment, and challenges current Soviet opinions on child behavior and education. (Author/AV)

This article is intended primarily as an exposition of the essentials of current theory and approved practice, together with some indication of major problems and shortcomings as perceived by the Russians themselves. (Author)

Segments of Soviet society which help youth to understand the norms of socialist society and citizenship include the family setting, school, youth organizations, institutes of higher education, and work collectives. Contributions of verbal propaganda, mass media, and literature toward legal and citizenship education are noted. Also discusses…