Evidence of protest

Question 1

what were the protests about in 1962?

Answer 1

there was wave of protests over the food prices in 1962, when government increased price of meat and dairy products

Question 2

what happened in Novocherkassk?

Answer 2

• At novocherkassk the protest developed into serious unrest when local factory manager reduce wages at the same time

Question 3

who did they blame and what happened?

Answer 3

• the workers blamed the government
• At least 70 people were killed before order was restored

Question 4

what was the response to this?

Answer 4

• The seriousness of the affair was indicated by the fact that members of the presidium (politburo) was sent to the town to investigate
• Extra food supplies were rushed to the area to quel further trouble