Greek Education in the Countries of the Former Soviet Union

Abstract

The tradition of Greek education in the Former Soviet Union reflects the history of the region. The author provides a portrait of the Hellenic communities in this part of the world from the foundation of their schools to the political changes seen in the twentieth century. The article concludes with a description of the influence of the Greek program Παιδεία Ομογενών on language teaching in the coastal communities of the Black Sea.