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When the communists first came to power in the Russia the state was in a pitiful state, i.e. hardly industrialized, little roads education and healthcare etc. A major problem was how to industrialize and industrialize quickly.
Another was food shortages, collectivization in the Soviet Union led to a huge reduction in food production and the country went through many famines as a result.
Technology was also an issue although the Soviet Union was a super power after the second world war they struggled with production and creating some items most famously jeans.
Along with this the threat of capitalism and simply trying to keep up with the US in terms of economic development and technological advances e.g. the space race.
As the Soviet Union expanded a serious issue was trying to incorporate many different nations with different languages and cultures into one country. Many countries had uprising and revolts due to nationalism.
Finally the last major issue was with their economy. Oil provided a huge amount of money into the soviet economy. With a number of devastating drops in oil prices led to in-balances/shortfalls in the countries finances and this caused vast debts. look at the theory of resource curse, as with the Soviet union having so much oil, it led to an increase in corruption and red tape.
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The Soviet Union faced rebellion in each country below except?
Bulgaria.
What were the US and the Soviet Union part of?
The United States and the Soviet Union were allied in World War II, but faced each other in the Cold War of the 1960s.
What problems were the Soviet Union facing?
The Soviet Union had many strengths and many weaknesses. One important and historic problem it faced was in the area of agriculture. The prime example of this was that the USSR had to buy grain from the US in the 1970's to feed the Soviet people.
Why where Greece and turkey being threatened by Soviet aggression?
Greece and Turkey were threatened by Soviet aggression in the late 1940s due to the expansionist policies of the Soviet Union, which sought to spread communism in Europe and gain strategic footholds in the Mediterranean. The Greek Civil War (1946-1949) saw communist insurgents, supported by the Soviet Union, fighting against the Greek government, raising fears of a Soviet takeover. Similarly, Turkey faced pressure from the USSR, which sought control over the Dardanelles Strait and increased its influence in the region. This led to the U.S. and its allies taking a stand to contain Soviet expansion, culminating in the Truman Doctrine, which promised support to countries resisting communism.
What made the war difficult for the Soviet Union army?
The Soviet Union army faced difficulties in the war due to factors such as harsh weather conditions, lack of resources, and strong resistance from the enemy forces.
The Soviet Union faced rebellion in each country below except?
Bulgaria.
Who did Germany face in the 1966 World Cup semifinals?
They faced the Soviet Union.
What were the US and the Soviet Union part of?
The United States and the Soviet Union were allied in World War II, but faced each other in the Cold War of the 1960s.
What problems were the Soviet Union facing?
The Soviet Union had many strengths and many weaknesses. One important and historic problem it faced was in the area of agriculture. The prime example of this was that the USSR had to buy grain from the US in the 1970's to feed the Soviet people.
What government do Estonia have?
Estonia has a parliamentary democracy. Formally, it was occupied by many countries, such as Germany and Russia (at the time called the Soviet Union). It faced threats of communism, but declared independance in March 1990.
Problems faced by the African union?
There are many problems that are faced by the African Union. The biggest challenge is lack of unity among the African leaders which makes it impossible to implement any policies.
What made the war difficult for the Soviet Union army?
The Soviet Union army faced difficulties in the war due to factors such as harsh weather conditions, lack of resources, and strong resistance from the enemy forces.
What year did communism get poorer and poorer?
Communism began to show signs of economic decline in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. By the late 1980s, many communist states faced significant economic challenges, leading to widespread shortages and inefficiencies. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked a dramatic decline in the viability of communist systems, resulting in many countries transitioning to market economies. This period highlighted the limitations of central planning and the struggles of communist economies.
How did Kennedy respond to the continuing challenge of the cold war?
Kenedy faced challenges from the spread of communism and the continuing threat of nuclear war. He was enthusiastic and committed to change. This lead to his being able to achieve the first agreement with the Soviet Union limiting nuclear testing.
What international recognition problem faced the new Soviet Union problem in the early 1920s?
By 1924, the new Soviet Union had been recognized by all the major world powers. Only the US, remained as a hold out.
What BEST describes problems faced by Union Pacific workers?
the mountains were difficult to cross
What was the long bitter rivalry the us and soviet union known as?
The US and the USSR faced each other in the Cold War.
