social stability under Lenin (START OF UNIT 4) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
war communism
A
work became compulsory
all citizens aged 16-50 had to either work or fight
they received a work card that gave them social benefits
2
Q
what social benefits did they get?
A
food, housing, transport
3
Q
the NEP
A
unemployment returned as soldiers were demobilised and workers were sacked.
free creches were abolished making it harder for women to work
4
Q
what percentage of the workforce was unemployed during the NEP
A
18%
5
Q
what were urban workers entitled to?
A
social insurance - paid disability, maternity, unemployment and medical benefits
invested in education for urban workers and their families
6
Q
housing
A
redistributed existing housing taking it away from rich owners
Narkomfin - apartment house in Moscow - provided housing - rare as they were expensive
