Stalin Flashcards
1
Q
What were the political impacts of world war 2?
A
- Stalin was c-in-c but took advice from military experts.
- The politburo remained the same
- Numbers joining the communist party increased by 2 million
- NKVD was very active during the war.
2
Q
What were the social impacts of world war 2?
A
- 27 million Russians killed.
- 1.1 million Russians dead as a result of the Battle of Stalingrad
- 50,000 russian civilians fought on the german side of the Battle of Stalingrad.
- 90% of food produce was sent to collective farms.
- Blockade bread was made largely from sawdust.
- Women made up the majority of the workforce during the war.
3
Q
What were the economic impacts of world war 2?
A
- German forces had gained 1/3 of Russian industry and agriculture.
- In 1942 Russia’s industry was producing only 59% of its 1940 output.
- 65,000 km of railways destroyed
