Building Communism in the Ukraine (interview, 1981–1982)
Building Communism in the Ukraine (interview, 1981–1982)
This chapter is an account of a trip to the Soviet Union in 1931, by Max Granich, who worked as a chauffeur to Earl Browder, then the general secretary of the Communist Party. During that time, Granich would take on a number of odd jobs—mostly construction or factory work—toiling with other laborers amid harsh conditions. Observing many signs of the dismal state of his surroundings, Granich notes that the tensions of living within the Soviet Union at the time had even created a lot of neurotic youngsters under the pressure of doing their jobs and being a good Soviet citizen at the same time. Hardship and poverty wore people down, but Granich notes that despite living in such a difficult situation the people still remained hopeful for a better future.
Keywords: Max Granich, Soviet Union, Communism, Ukraine, Earl Browder, harsh living conditions, poverty, Soviet citizenship
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