Life under Stalin? Flashcards
What was life like for peasants and party members under Stalin?
Wanted a career ladder for the elite of the party
By 1953 50% of the elite had risen from the ranks of the town and country working class
Conditions for the peasants were appalling
State kept prices low to ensure a cheap supply of food
What was life like for women under Stalin?
By mid 1930’s family life was back in favour
State issued propaganda to get families to stay together
Women were encouraged to work in all careers
What was life like for ethnic groups under Stalin?
Ethnic groups were the targets of purges in the 1930’s
Ethnic minorities were deported
They were forced to speak Russian
They were discriminated against
What were living conditions like under Stalin?
Soviet workers didn’t experience an economic depression
Sport and exercise were encouraged
As peasants flooded in conditions worsened
In Moscow only 6% of homes had more than one room
