The extent and reasons for social change under the Communists

Question 1

What was the population of Russia in 1920

Answer 1

-137 million
-15% in towns

Question 2

What was the population of Russia in 1960

Answer 2

-212 million
-49% in towns

Question 3

What was the social structure of Russia like under the communists

Answer 3

-In theory society would be workers who would eventually govern without the help of a cadre
-In reality communism was led by a hierarchical bureaucracy led by a small elite
-Starus rankings of workers with 1930s about 1.5 million promoted to managerial positions