Chapter 33 Section 3 The Soviet Union “Life under Communism”

Identify and Define Russification Black Market

Russification Everyone was encouraged and even required to adopt the Russian language and culture. Czars used it. After gaining power, the Soviet government . Schools focused on Soviet beliefs rather than local traditions. Used by the Soviet government to weaken cultural ties. Back To Identify Slide

Black Market A place where people trade goods and services illegally in defiance of government rules. In the Soviet Union, goods were so scarce, that people needed to trade needed goods illegally. Back To Identify Slide

Bolshevik Change Trotsky speaking to crowd during the Bolshevik Revolution

How the Bolsheviks changed the social system. Abolished nobility Took power from czarist officials, land-lords, and business owners.

The Soviet Union: A Classless Society? Unfortunately, they were unable to make a classless society. This is because communist party members became a new elite with special privileges.

How the government ensured economic security for all Soviets By guaranteeing employment, Keeping rents and food prices low, Providing benefits such as old-age pensions and free health care.

What Economic Hardships did people face Shortages of goods and of living space.

How communism affected family life. Many families separated by the war were never reunited Parents had fewer children because apartments were so small.

Why the Soviet government wanted to undermine religion Because the government wanted people to be loyal to communists ideals, not to God or to religious leaders.

Ways that the schools showed support for communism or capitalism. USSR Schools were propaganda tools for the government. USSR taught about “evils of capitalism” Soviets were forced to study Marx and Lenin’s ideas. US Schools reinforced values such as democracy, individualism, and capitalism. Back To Top