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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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Kolodin, Aleksandr – Russian Education and Society, 1996
Characterizes many civic councils (a combination parent-teacher organization and school board) as bureaucratic and unproductive. Profiles a council governing a Moscow suburban school that has been innovative and effective. Discusses the financial and administrative initiatives developed in conjunction with the school principal. (MJP)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Citizens Councils, Community Schools, Educational Administration