Everything in Soviet schools was not quite the same as in modern ones. For example, children were forbidden to use ballpoint pens. This was done not just like that and not on someone's evil whim. However, all this is far from the only thing that would seem rather strange to modern people in the education system of that time.
1. No pens
Until the early 1970s, it was forbidden to write with ballpoint pens in primary school in the USSR. Instead, the children used fountain pens. This was done to develop a beautiful, legible handwriting. Schools even had special calligraphy lessons - calligraphy. However, already in 1968 the situation began to change. The volume of the school curriculum was constantly growing, and therefore the calligraphy and "pens" were abandoned in favor of more important subjects. However, calligraphy remained as a 5-minute exercise within the language lessons.
2. Day of Knowledge
In fact, the "Day of Knowledge" appeared quite recently. This happened only in 1980, after the corresponding decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, and specifically - the decree No. 3018-X "On holidays and memorable days." After that, September 1 became a solemn, but not a holiday and not a day off. The Day of Knowledge was designated as a holiday only in 1984.
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3. Bell
The bell as the main symbol of the beginning of classes began to be used precisely in Soviet times. As you might guess, the school bell symbolizes the bell. At first, they used it only on September 1, but later they began to ring a bell on the last day of school, before the holidays. Despite the fact that the "Day of Knowledge" appeared only in the 1980s, the first school day was previously accompanied by solemn and musical events. Bringing flowers to teachers is also one of the oldest Soviet traditions.
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4. School chic
From September 1, all students had to go strictly in school uniforms (only to classes). In schools, the appearance of students was closely monitored until Perestroika. Boys were required to wear white shirts and tailored trousers, and girls wore skirts (which were also monitored) and white aprons. One of the few things that was not regulated in any way were bows for girls. Any could be tied. The ability to make a huge “rose” out of white chiffon was considered to be especially chic.
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