Participation of Young People in the Elimination of Illiteracy and the Development of the of the Education System of Soviet Belarus (1921—1939)

Abstract

Radical changes in social and political life, Cultural Revolution, modernization of agriculture and industry were implemented in Soviet Belarus in 1921—1939. Large-scale transformations objectively required solving the issue of education of the population. The article considers the process of Komsomol and young people's participation in the elimination of illiteracy and development of school, specialized secondary and higher education in Soviet Belarus in the interwar period. It is noted that the key role in this important state affair was played by young people, especially the Komsomol, which, despite numerous difficulties and hardships, had significant influence on the organization and development of the education system.