Radio in Russia

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 8, 6 September 1929, Page 12

Radio in Russia

Developing the Musical Taste of a Nation © At the end of 1928 there were 377 registered stations in Russia. Of these 101 were the organs of the Universities, the Institutions of Scientific Research, and similar bodies. The Soviet ha$ taken a great step forward in the recent edict which authorises amateur enthusiasts to construct new broadcasting stations under official supervision. : . Territorially the advance of radio in Russia has been no less than remarkable. A powerful station was recently established in Turuchansk, which is near to the North Pole. Its chief use will be in the service of scientific and also in that of polar explorers. ‘In Moscow there has been established a Society of Music for the Masses, whose purpose is to stimulate interest in the classics and music of the better type. O Already workmen have shown signs of keen interest in the arts since this innovation, Similarly in Leningrad, the problem of popular music is Occupying official attention and the authorities have in--troduced in the clubs and restaurants, quartets specialising in chamber music. In various cities of Russia there can be found various clubs for the study of the music of different countries. An innovation which was daring but nevertheless one which has been a great success, is that of the installation of the Radio University by the Institution of Public Instruction. Ix this university all lecturing is done by means of radio. ‘It is open for only a ST ET LE TAA SL, TET REET

short period of the year, but has met with a great response, especially among the lower working classes, who evidence a‘zreat hunger for knowledge. The university embraces three faculties, general instruction, economical administration and co-operation, and business ‘methods. Thus the course prepares those who are desirous of developing their intellects and this type of education is opén to-all those who possess wireless receivers. At the end of the educational year a kind of examination is held and | a certificate of competence awarded to. those who meet with success. ‘