One of the salient features of revolutionary movements is the need to appeal to natural conservatism in the rural working … More
Collectivization or ‘Dekulakization’?
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Was it a Year of Great Change Though?
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In 1929, the First Five-Year Plan was in its second year and was continuing to centralize the state. This was an important element with changes occurring within this year due to the improvements of productivity of labor, industrial construction, and agricultural development. While these changes were taking the economy by storm, economists “were faced with… Continue reading Was it a Year of Great Change Though? →
Sporty Chic(k)
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The featured image is a 1929 painting by Ivan Kulikov that highlights the importance of sport in Russia during the late 1920s. The “Great Turn” was a major departure from the New Economic Police (NEP), a movement many thought was… Continue Reading →
