235 The Five-Year Plan

After Lenin's death, the Soviet Union faced immense challenges in defining socialism. Stalin ended the New Economic Policy to push for aggressive industrialization through the Five-Year Plan. This period saw significant power struggles within the Bolshevik party, particularly between Trotsky and Stalin. The catastrophic famine of the early 1930s led to millions of deaths and sparked debates about government accountability. Meanwhile, the evolution of radio technology emerged, intertwining with the state's responsibilities during these crises.