Ukrainian Language in Educational Institutions of the USSR: 1960s–1970s

This article examines the position of Ukrainian language in educational institutions USSR during 60s and 70s twentieth century. It is shown that Soviet government actively implemented policy Russification, aim which was complete destruction national-educational space Ukrainians. Numerous decisions resolutions country’s top party leadership have laid a solid foundation for introduction Russian as interethnic communication. In field education, ideologues communism tried to shift emphasis from national characteristics Ukrainians “common” all – ones. Oppression native has caused alarm among public. Realizing basis preservation development nation, intelligentsia led movement protect it. Disagreeing with used possible forms protest against it at time. came formation open opposition Khrushchev’s reform. Many letters were received by various levels government, newspapers, magazines publishers, whose authors concerned about unequal languages expressed their indignation functioning large number Russian-language institutions. encouraged spread take care its further development, thus seeking preserve own identity. And continued live develop thick masses.