The activity of trade unions to eliminate illiteracy in the 1920 - 30-s: problems and solutions

Veterkov A. I.

The article is devoted to the activities of the Soviet trade unions to eliminate illiteracy in the 20s - 30s. last century. The main focus is on the study of the qualitative characteristics of the process. The main problems faced by the trade union organizations are identified, the ways of solving the difficulties that have arisen are analyzed. The aim of the study is to reveal the difficulties faced by trade union organizations in the process of combating illiteracy and measures taken to overcome them. The material of the research was unpublished archival documents and scientific research on the topic.

Keywords:illiteracy, educational program, education, trade unions, All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions.