ussr by 1941

Question 1

industrial developments under stalin and issues

Answer 1

-soviet industry developed from 5yp
-between 1928-1941 over 8k new enterprises established
-five year plan important to develop war economy

issues:
-shortage of labour as industry expanding
-industrial expansion largely result of prison labour: 9k forced into labour camps
-shortage of technical experts

Question 2

agricultural developments under stalin

Answer 2

-less positive than industrial
-farmers saw drop in living standard between 1928-41
-grain harvests did not actually improve in this period, 1940 grain harvests equalled 1913
-rural workers moved around union

Question 3

living standards by 1941

Answer 3

-industry successful, came at expense of industrial developments
-1930’s: wages fall
-by 1941: working conditions and labour discipline restricted
-working hours increased