THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN THEMYKOLAIV REGION FROMTHE LATE 1960sTO THE EARLY 1980s

The development of secondary and vocational schools in the Mykolaiv region from the late 1960s to the early 1980s is analyzed in this paper. The study shows that this period was marked by notable advancements in the educational sector, including the implementation of the classroom-based instructional system, a reduction in the number of small schools, and the modernization of classroom facilities through the introduction of film projectors, epidiascopes, tape recorders, televisions, record players, and radio stations. During the 1970s, the material and technical foundation necessary for the transition of schools in the region to general secondary education was established. In the 1970s, the formation of a network of general education boarding schools, orphanages, and specialized boarding schools was completed. At the same time, attention is drawn to the fact that the stagnation of the 1970s and early 1980s also affected the educational sector of the region. The application of the “residual” principle in funding this area resulted in adverse outcomes and the deterioration of numerous components within the system. Due to the lack of funds and materials, many educational institutions were not repaired for years. Some of them were brought to a state of emergency and closed. The period was distinguished by a government-directed campaign to Russify the education sector which was enhanced by the promotion of the Russian language in educational institutions, higher education establishments, governmental bodies, and cultural life, especially in cities. Evening and extramural studies proved to be inefficient and formalized.