Elena Rachkova

One of the major problems of the formed Soviet state during the Russian revolution of 1917-1922 is creation of the "new person". The strategic task was to involve in construction of new socialist society as the bigger number of the citizens devoted to the ideas of socialism as possible. The most serious rate became on youth as on the most active part of society. The purpose of the article is to present mechanisms for formation of the socialist personality. Process of impact of the socialist ideas to youth consciousness is studied. The conclusion about dual character of new pedagogics during the postrevolutionary period is drawn.