Mobilizing Soviet Peasants

Heroines and Heroes of Stalin's Fields

Autori

• Mary Buckley

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• 384 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Set in the late 1930s Soviet Union, this work delves into the phenomenon of rural shock work and Stakhanovism, highlighting the peasants who became local heroes through their extraordinary productivity. Mary Buckley examines the historical context and various factors influencing this movement, including propaganda, gender dynamics, and local leadership. By analyzing the political structures from the top echelons to local communities, the book uncovers the complexities behind the celebrated successes and the realities faced by the peasant workers.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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