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Soviet Ruins and China's Future
ChinaTalk
Modernization in the Stalinist Era
This chapter explores the intricacies of rapid industrialization under Stalin's regime, examining its effects on the Soviet economy and its parallels with contemporary systems like China. It discusses the challenges faced by subsequent leaders, particularly Khrushchev, in reconciling heavy industry with consumer needs amid conflicting ideologies. The narrative also reviews the structural flaws in the planned economy, emphasizing the complexities of resource distribution and the intellectual debates surrounding economic reforms.
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