HOW THE RAPID INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN STALIN’S RUSSIA IS AFFECTING INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

Marc Ong 3I217

Stalin’s Five-Year Plans

Aimed to turn the USSR into a modern state

Greatly developed the USSR to compete with other countries, at the cost of worker welfare

Stalin’s “successes”

Rapid industrial growth of the USSR Massive improvements in infrastructure,

such as New cities Hydroelectricity Better transport

But in reality…

The Industrial Revolution neglected the welfare of the workers

The many advancements came at the cost of working conditions and general health

Use of Slave Labour

For big projects, slave labour was used for more efficient construction

Political workers and oppressed minorities were used as slaves

Many slaves died as a result

Poor Working Conditions

The emphasis on performance and results over welfare led to neglect of working conditions

Despite the USSR’s economic growth, wages dropped

Workers were overworked to reach high goals

Workers were exposed to much propaganda to prevent them from rebelling

Extremely Strict Rules

Workers who underperformed were fined, or even sent to labour camps

Workers who were late for work were sacked

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