State Policy in the Field of Teachers Training in the USSR in the Post-War Years

The changes that took place in the last quarter of the 20th century in the political, economic and cultural life of Russia necessitated the modernization of the modern educational system. In this regard, an appeal to the experience of the past seems very relevant. The author considers main directions and tasks of the state policy in the field of teachers training in the post-war period as an integral part of the five-year plans for the development of the national economy of the country. The main sources of research are the documents of the State Archive of the Republic of Buryatia. Published sources on the history of school education in Buryatia and the history of the Buryat-Mongolian State University also played a great role in revealing the topic. Using the example of Buryatia the author establishes that pedagogical education, which is in dire need of teachers and schools, developed in accordance with all state guidelines. The development and strengthening of the material and technical base, the high level of scientific and pedagogical qualifications of the teaching staff of the Buryat-Mongolian State Pedagogical Institute, its constant interaction and cooperation with public education authorities were important conditions for the Institute to fulfill its main task – the quality training of teachers for general education schools in Buryatia.