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Pity Poor Russian Farmer Fascination Turns to Disillusion
A skeptical American observer recalls a private tour of a Soviet state farm near Moscow and reports hunger, poor housing, and broken promises. Malnutrition, delayed wages, and scarce goods plague workers while officials boast of progress. The author notes similar conditions at other farms, concluding exploitation under communism is widespread.
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H. Sanger
Bellering
Russia
United States
Moscow
Délrott
Amerie
Ukraine
Hewell Tun
Leorn Ted
Icture
Wooden Spoon
Parracks
Siberia
Moscow Daily News
Cahuntssariate of Agriculture
Tadmit
OGPU
Emil