Industrialisation Flashcards
How many five year plans were introduced?
3
What were the Stakhanovites?
They were followers of Alexei Stakhanov, who set super-human production records during the five year plans. The Stakhanovites, encouraged by Soviet propaganda, employed hard-work or efficiency savings to try to show their loyalty to the Soviet regime.
What did the first five year plan concentrate on?
The development of heavy industry
What organisation was in charge of co-ordinating the plans?
Gosplan
What were the dates of the second 5-year plan?
1933-37
What was produced at Magnitogorsk?
Steel
Did the first 5-year plan increase production levels?
Yes, although targets were not met, there were impressive gains.
How did road and rail infrastructure affect production levels?
The existing road and rail networks were not sufficient to meet the demands of industry
How did the workforce change in character during the first 5-year plan?
There were more convicts, women and inexperienced peasants. There was a shortage of banter and engineers.
Where was the rapid process of urbanisation most clearly evident?
Moscow & Leningrad
