Amid the myriad debates regarding Soviet relations with the rest of the World War II Allies, often emphasized are the timing of the opening of a second front, the convenience of the alliance in the first place, what was said at what conference, and the various other dysfunctionalities one exhibited towards the others. Yet so […]
Category: Fourth Research Digest
Man’s Best Friend is His… Car?
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For a multitude of years, Russia struggled to catch up to Western modernization, and across the board, from her economy to her technology and military, Russia was always a few steps behind the West, which was a hindrance in World War II and was one of the reasons the Germans so easily invaded Russia. Cars … Continue reading Man’s Best Friend is His… Car?
All the Single (Russian) Ladies
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All The Single (Russian) Ladies In 1943, World War II raged on. Already, it had wrecked the world. It appeared that no region was untouched, and Russia… Read more “All the Single (Russian) Ladies”
Stalingrad (Never Again)
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I originally was planning on skipping this blogpost, but I could not refuse writing about Russia and World War Two. The Russian role in World War Two has always been of interest, Russia acting as “the enemy of my enemy” quite possibly shifting the entire course of the war. If there was a dictionary definition … Continue reading Stalingrad (Never Again)
All is Fair in Love and War, or is it?
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In the midst of violence and animosity, romance was a common denominator between all opposing sides. However, the traditional idea of ‘forever’ was foreign and the knowledge that they may never see each other ever again made wartime love even more appealing in such dark times. The 1940’s reintroduced the diminishment of traditional gender roles, … Continue reading All is Fair in Love and War, or is it? →
Changing Goals: Consumerism in the Soviet Union under Stalin
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Under the first five year plan, industrialization of the “backwards” and agrarian Soviet Union was paramount. For most of its existence, the Soviet economy functioned (and would continue to function) as a “dictatorship over needs.” (Soviet Consumerism) It’s not until the rule of Khrushchev with the Kitchen Debate and the Seven Year Plan that consumerism … Continue reading Changing Goals: Consumerism in the Soviet Union under Stalin
Rosie The Russian Riveter
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After reading another classmate’s post about propaganda usage in media and in the movie industry, I was intrigued and wanted to look more into the role that propaganda has, especially during war time. When looking at the Seventeen Moments in Soviet History, I stumbled upon a piece about the role of women in war time …
The New Order (Anthem)
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In 1944 at the height of World War II, the Soviet Union was graced with a new national anthem. This…
The Patriotic War and the Aftermath
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Even though the Soviet Union was at a disadvantage, they were able to prevail in the Great Patriotic War. There were many factors at play that led to the defeat of the Nazi regime, one of them being the ability of the soviet dictatorship to be centralized and to have direct control and rapid mobilization. … Continue reading The Patriotic War and the Aftermath →
Peacetime Blues: Tough Livin’ in Post-Victory Russia
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It goes without saying that winning a war takes sacrifice, but that sacrifice often causes ripple effects as the years after the war go by. Aside from how the Soviets may have benefited from their eventual victory, they endured major negative consequences from WWII across many aspects of their society. Specifically, the practical costs to … Continue reading Peacetime Blues: Tough Livin’ in Post-Victory Russia →
