Back in USSR: UK to use Soviet school model to boost education

The UK wants to emulate the Soviet education system by targeting the brightest young minds in the country. The Soviet cold-war-era maths school could become the new model for improving education in Britain. The UK’s education minister wants to set up intensive classes for the most talented pupils, by benefitting from the USSR’s experience. Get more of PTR on our website FOLLOW us on Twitter LIKE us on Facebook Prime Time Russia is the first TV show for an English-speaking audience in Russia. Weekdays from 8-9pm: the latest news, politics, business, sport and cultural events discussed live. A Russian survival guide, venue reviews -- even business start-up advice.