Theme 4c - education

Question 1

Lenin’s educational reforms

Answer 1

1918 decree
introduced unified labour schools which gave free polytechnic education for 8-17
banned religion in schools
established co-educational schools
abolished corporal punishment, homework and exams
schoolchildren promised free breakfast and medical exams
education made compulsory
secondary schools designed to be vocational

Question 2

reality of education under Lenin

Answer 2

In the civil war there were insufficient resources for education
free compulsory education wasn’t achieved until 50’s
non enough resources for free school meals or medical exams

Question 3

what happened with education under the NEP

Answer 3

initial financial problems that meant in 1921 - some schools closed