Stakhanovite Movement

Jan 22, 2024

Learn about the Stakhanovite movement in the Soviet Union, the extraordinary mining achievement of Alexei Stakhanov, his rise to fame, complex relationships, and the challenges he faced in political circles. Discover the power struggle for Lavrentiy Beria's successor, Nikita Khrushchev's reforms, and the mixed reactions surrounding Stakhanov's legacy.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Stakhanovite Movement and the Extraordinary Mining Achievement

02:09 • 10min

The Life and Achievements of Alexei Staconoff

12:12 • 2min

Ticado's Fame and Complex Relationships

14:13 • 9min

Adjustment to Moscow and a Terrifying Encounter

23:04 • 5min

The Succession Struggle and Khrushchev's Reforms

28:27 • 7min

Reflection on Accomplishments and Listener Email

35:50 • 4min

In 1935, miner Alexei Stakhanov became a hero of labor in the Soviet Union, and the Stakhanovite movement began. But what was touted as an organic step forward to greater productivity by Stalin was truly a carefully planned PR effort.

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