In the 60s and 70s of the last century, during the Cold War, the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, engaged in an ideological contest on a global scale. The Soviet Union, as the standard-bearer of communism, constantly tried to export its revolutionary ideas to various parts of the world, especially in some countries in Africa and Asia. Not to be outdone, the United States, under the banner of democracy and freedom, promotes its values and hopes to expand its influence on a global scale.
Measures of the USSR
The Soviet Union took a series of measures to increase its influence in Africa, one of which was to recruit young African students to study in the Soviet Union. The original intention of this policy was to educate these African students so that they could be the backbone of the socialist ideals that would be able to return to their home countries in the future.
The Soviet government provided very favorable conditions for these African students, including free education and accommodation, which was very generous for the local residents of the Soviet Union at that time, which made many African young people flock to the Soviet Union, hoping to get better education and life opportunities in the Soviet Union.
The situation was unexpected
When many African students arrived in the Soviet Union, they began to live a life of luxury and indulgence in the face of sudden freedom and affluent living conditions. The nightlife of Moscow and other Soviet cities became their new paradise, and some of these students began to indulge in parties and pleasures, neglecting their studies and their original mission.
Due to cultural and linguistic differences, their way of life and behavior often clashed with the values and expectations of the locals of the Soviet Union. In these cases, African students have even clashed and frictioned with the local population, especially in the treatment of women, which has sparked some social controversy and dissatisfaction.
The disagreement is even more serious
As time went on, the problem became more apparent, and some argued that the preferential treatment offered to African students not only failed to achieve the desired educational and cultural exchange results, but rather contributed to their bad behavior and damaged the international image of the Soviet Union. Only a small number of people believe that these phenomena are manifestations of cultural differences and individual behaviors, and cannot be generalized.
Against this background, the Soviet Union adopted stricter measures in the selection of students, the management of education, and the follow-up of students. It is hoped that through these improvements, we will be able to make more effective use of these international resources and cultivate international friends who can truly return to China to serve and promote the concept of socialism.
Despite the Soviet government's attempts to improve its policy, the issue of international students has affected all sectors of society, not only about educational and cultural exchanges, but also about how to manage and integrate the differences between different cultures in the context of globalization.
With the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, these policies and experiences provided valuable lessons for the newly independent countries. New strategies for international education and cultural exchange require more thought and design to ensure that these countries can find their place in the tide of globalization, while maintaining cultural diversity and inclusion.
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summary
Today, that history is over, but its legacy is still being felt in the context of globalization. Countries have inevitably been influenced by this history in their strategies to attract international students and expand their cultural influence. This is not only a story about how international students adapt to a new environment, but also a case study of how a country can achieve its strategic goals through educational and cultural exchanges in the international arena.
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