I could add this,
'Воспитание' in Russian has 3 basic meanings.
1) Process of teaching a child basics of behavior at different levels (at any facility, school, etc.), somewhat close to 'civics' mentioned above (but i think in States civics has some relation to being a proper citizen as well, correct me if i'm wrong; in Russia it's more like general rules of behavior, what's good and what's bad); and this is very, very close in meaning to English 'upbringing' to my mind
2) Process of acquiring some skill, strength (in job, sport, and so on). E.g., 'воспитание характера', 'воспитание духа (воли)' (in this sense it sounds and is perceived a bit philosophical, I'd say). The equivalents could be something like 'building your character', 'training', 'working on some skills'... (correct me, if i put something awkward).
3) Manners. As in 'хорошее воспитание' (good manners), 'плохое воспитание' (bad manners), 'дурное воспитание' (awful manners), 'великолепное воспитание' (splendid manners). Here 'воспитание' means that a person has good or bad manners as a result of upbringing and general education.



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