IN SOVIET RUSSIA.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19885, 14 May 1936, Page 5

IN SOVIET RUSSIA.

..—._..__ l CONDITIONS FOR WOMEN. ’ ACTIVITIES IN FLYING. l “in the work houses men and! women are on equal footing and re-l eelve equal wages," said Mr Leo Sim,l who has been for some time in Soviet' Russia in an address at the Toorakl Hall on Tuesday evening. In conse-l mience an inferiority complex does not! develop among the female sex. \\’omen in Huesia have taken up! flying. many even daring to learn paraeliutinx. The record parachute‘ jump is held by a woman. 1 Veterinary work is a favourite oe—‘ eupalinn \villi women and in the meal. far-tories women as well as men judge whether the sloek is ill for killing purposes. I Children’s Theatres. E In Moscow there is a children‘s: tliealre where suiialile plays are 4 staged. The show is run by eliildrenz. even the ushers and manager. vie. are“ children, The plays are described? beforehand, while at interval thei audience may retire to a room where; drinks and sandwiches are provided: During this break music is supplied! by a. children‘s orchestra. These} enterlainmenis help to 'broaden the: minds of the youngsters. Children'slmokshops may be seen in every town.‘ Here ihey may buy hooks and write! erlticisms on those they have rcad.i Some children even write books andli most are of a very high standard. I Holiday Facllltlas. I When the school holidays come; round facilities are provided for vehil—i dren to go away for their vacation! Tiavelling expenses are ‘met by the] Slate. \Vhen they arrive at llleiri destination provisions are made tori them to pay daily visils lo \'arlous resorts. ‘