Education in the Soviet Union

In the Soviet Union, education was very important. Everyone was required to go to school and had to pass tests to get into college or university. The government provided free education, such as textbooks and supplies, to those who needed it. Students were taught about communism and the Soviet Union's political and economic system. They also had to learn the Russian language, math, science and other core subjects. After graduating from high school, some people got jobs, while others went to college or university. They studied many different subjects, such as engineering, literature, music and art, and worked hard to graduate with good grades.