Russia countryside

The video discusses the shift in farm labor dynamics due to a shortage of manpower, with women now performing 75% of the work. It highlights the significant impact of losing 2.8 million horses during the war, which will take years to recover from. Additionally, the video addresses the challenges posed by abnormal drought conditions, which have further hindered farm productivity.

What was the primary reason for the increased workload on women in the farm?

• The introduction of new farming techniques

• The shortage of manpower

• The increase in farm size

• The rise in crop prices

What percentage of farm labor is now done by women?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

How many horses were lost during the war, affecting farm operations?

• 4,200,000

• 2,800,000

• 3,500,000

• 1,000,000

What additional challenge did the farms face last year?

• Soil erosion

• Flooding

• Abnormal drought

• Pest infestation

What was the impact of the drought on collective farms?

• Reduced labor costs

• Less than expected production

• Increased crop yield

• Improved soil quality