Francis Spufford, “Red Plenty: Industry! Progress! Abundance! Inside the Fifties Soviet Dream” (Greywolf Press, 2012)
New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies
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Collapse of Soviet Economics
This chapter explores the intricate reasons behind the decline of the Soviet economic system, emphasizing the difficulties in transitioning industries and the impact of political conservatism. It reflects on the disillusionment of political idealism and the varying fates of key individuals during this turbulent period.
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