We Didn't Learn This

This Soviet drama focuses on students from a pedagogical university during their first professional teaching practice. Sent far from their home campus, the aspiring teachers must manage classrooms without the guidance of their own professors. The story centers on their struggle to earn respect from both the pupils and the experienced staff members they encounter. Through their efforts, the students manage to influence the school environment and discover a sense of purpose and belonging within the teaching profession.

Produced by Gorky Film Studios, the film was directed by Ilya Frez and written by Mikhail Lvovsky. The cast features Natalya Rychagova as Lena, Boris Tokarev as Yura, Tatyana Kanaeva as Mila, Andrei Rostotsky as Mitya, Irina Kalinovskaya as Ira, and Antonina Maksimova as Galina Petrovna, alongside a total of 41 credited performers. Released on January 5, 1976, this 94-minute production blends elements of family and romance into its narrative about academic growth and professional challenges.