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Conversations with My Father - USSR, Communism and Modern Russia
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Consumerism and Identity in the Soviet Union
This chapter explores the complexities of consumerism within a socialist framework, emphasizing the disparity between wealth and purchasing power in the Soviet Union. Personal anecdotes shed light on the economic hardships and systemic inequalities, particularly regarding access to goods and resources based on one's social standing. It further delves into issues of nationalism and anti-Semitism, illustrating how the pursuit of equality often failed to overcome deep-seated prejudices and discrimination.
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