[First off, a link to the post in question.](http://mathoverflow.net/questions/156427/what-differences-existed-in-mathematics-research-and-pedagogy-between-the-soviet?noredirect=1#comment400467_156427)

It has been marked as "too broad". 

What could I do to improve my question? Should I break each sub-question down into its own question? Should I repost it on M.SE? Other suggestions would be welcome.