Society and Culture under Stalin

Which of these did NOT happen?

• Churches were closed or torn down

• Priests were deported

• The majority of Russian people stopped being Christian

• Priests could not vote

What was the new style of required in the arts?

• Stalin Realism

• Soviet Realism

• Real Stalinism

• Russian Realism

What were artists required to NOT portray?

• Glorifying of ordinary workers

• A great future

• Inspirational socialism

• The reality of Soviet life

What group did children under 15 join?

• Pioneers

• Scouts

• Stalin Youth

• ECAs (Extra-Communist Activities)

In 1935 roughly was % of industrial workers were women?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

What did the "Great Retreat" attempt to go back to?

• Traditional family values

• Classical works of art and literature

• A reliance on agriculture not industry

• A more religious Russia

How many roubles did mothers receive per year for every child under 5?

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

Which of these was NOT a positive of the push for equality?

• Improved sports facilities in every town

• An improvement in education and libraries

• Better healthcare

• More food and less queues.

What were the new Communist ruling elite known as?

• Nomenklatura

• Bolshoi

• Spetnaz

• Perestroika

How did Stalin regard the nationalities in the USSR?

• With hope for a bright future

• With envy

• With suspicion

• With high regard