The article describes the features of the solution cultural and social problems in rural areas of the Lower Volga region during the Great Patriotic War. Showing the difficulties encountered in the procurement process of collective farmers and the rural intelligentsia food and essentials. Were low levels of rural health services.Presents the work of local Party and government authorities - defense committees, Soviets, Party organizations to expand the network of health facilities in rural areas of the region and their recruiting qualified personnel.The role of cultural institutions - rural clubs, libraries, village reading rooms in the organization of life and leisure in rural areas of the Lower Volga region.Considered priority areas for cultural and educational work in the countryside.Showing the problems in the work of cultural institutions in the region.
