What was the Soviet education system, in reality? March 31, 2011 Posted by Paradise Lost?By Dmitry Babich Although the totalitarian Soviet education system barred questioning or criticism, it nonetheless produced some of the greatest scientists and performers in Russian history. Windows to Russia! ◀ Russia’s “Good ol’ Days” Past… Not A Lot, But Russia Raised Social Pensions by 10%… ▶ About the Author