CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL WORK IN THE POLICE IN THE 1920S: BASED ON THE MATERIALS OF THE CHERNOZEM CENTER OF RUSSIA
The article deals with one of the new areas of work with law enforcement officials at the beginning of the last century. In the Soviet workers 'and peasants' militia, considerable attention was paid to cultural and educational work from the first years of its creation. It was the basis for raising the level of General education and political development of employees. Cultural and educational work in the militia was primarily carried out through clubs, red corners. The process was carried out in several directions: through the organization of leisure and education of employees, the activities of creative and sports sections, the media, and participation in various societies. However, there was a difference in the level of organization of cultural and educational work of the police in the provincial centers and counties. During the implementation of the new economic policy, financial difficulties appeared, and there were difficulties in finding suitable premises. The solution was found in raising funds for the organization of clubs and in their self-sufficiency.