Why were there breadlines in the Soviet Union? ☭ 🍞
August 22, 2025
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as posted by the channelWhy were there breadlines in the Soviet Union? 🍞 Historians Julie Hessler & Wendy Goldman explain when and why the Soviet Union rationed food and experienced shortages. One factor worth taking note of was the amount of money being devoted to an expensive arms race.
This is an excerpt from an explainer on Breaking Points that explores the history of municipally-owned grocery stores and markets. It was sparked by comparisons between Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for city-owned grocery stores and government-run grocery stores in the Soviet Union.
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