Education and Social Mobility in the Soviet Union 1921–1934

Explore the intricate relationship between education and social mobility in the Soviet Union during a transformative era with Education and Social Mobility in the Soviet Union 1921–1934 by Sheila Fitzpatrick. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2002, this insightful paperback spans 368 pages and delves into the educational policies that shaped the lives of many during this pivotal time.

Fitzpatrick's work emphasizes how these policies not only contributed to the rise of the 'Brezhnev generation' but also connected Stalin's regime to the significant upward mobility experienced in the industrializing 1930s. This book is essential for anyone interested in 20th-century European history, particularly the dynamics of education in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Discover how education served as a vehicle for social change and the implications it had on society during this critical period.