Russian Soviet Archival Footage 1898-1939

In Tashkent School No. 42, a botany class led by teacher Antonina Pavlovna Kraynova explores the mystery of plant pollination. The lesson extends to the school garden, where students, alongside peers from a neighboring school, engage in practical activities. Soviet educators emphasize connecting theoretical knowledge with practice, as young naturalists learn artificial pollination and plant breeding. Classroom lessons come to life in the vibrant spring garden.

Who is the teacher explaining the concept of pollination in the lesson?

• Olga Sergeyevna Ivanova

• Maria Ivanovna Petrova

• Antonina Pavlovna Kraynova

• Nina Alexandrovna Sokolova

Where do the students continue their botany lesson?

• In the science lab

• In the school auditorium

• In a blooming garden

• In the school library

What is the main goal of Soviet teachers in this lesson?

• To connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience

• To introduce students to famous botanists

• To prepare students for a botany competition

• To teach students how to draw plants

What practical skill are the young naturalists learning?

• How to measure plant growth

• How to write a botany report

• How to perform artificial pollination

• How to identify plant species

What is the outcome of combining classroom learning with practical activities?

• Students become more interested in history

• Students learn to create new plant varieties

• Students develop better language skills

• Students improve their mathematical skills