Life In The Soviet Union 1924-41 Flashcards
From 1929 to 1936 how much did the population increase in Moscow
From 2.2 million to 4.1 million
What was the housing like
Housing was inadequate and the living conditions were quite poor
New towns weren’t fully made and people had to deal with extremely muddy roads and pavements
What was the demand of products
Lots of food shortages
Shoes and clothing only had a short supply
When was the labour code made and what did it say
1940
Increased the amount of work days and hours
Late to work ur pay will be cut
Why were the peasants living in the countryside angry
Loss of land
Being told what to do by chairmen
Low wages
Long hours
Lack of freedom
What was taught to people about the role of women before 1930
Were not expected to be educated ,have a career , have strong views and living an independent life
Did Stalin believe men and women are equal
Yes he did
Changes in family life from 1930 to 1936
In 1930s Women were now allowed to divorce more easily
Could have an abortion
Stalin made the family code in 1936 making marriage more permanent because divorces were more expensive
Abortion is illegal
During the NEP how many women were working
3 million
By 1940 how many women were working
13 million
What were the problems with education in the 1920s
Not enough schools
Schools were underfunded
Teachers poorly trained
Teachers no longer had authority over students
Many students didn’t attend
Ways how education under Stalin changed
Had to attend school until 15
Standards increased
Teachers very strict
School uniform
In 1926 how many different national groups were living in Russia
180
Before Stalin
Russia promised the different national groups what
Equal treatment
Freedom of religion
Right of culture
How did Stalin treat ethnic minorities
Celebration of languages and culture was seen as disloyal to the Soviet Union
All school taught Russian as second language
During purges many minorities were arrested
