Economic Reconstruction After the Great Patriotic War

These flashcards summarize key facts and figures from the economic reconstruction in the Soviet Union after the Great Patriotic War.

By 1945, Soviet industry was producing __ less than it had in 1940.

two-thirds

Stalin aimed to make the USSR the world's leading __ within 15 years.

economy

The Fourth Five-Year Plan was established for the years __.

1946-50

Around __ percent of investment during the Fourth Five-Year Plan went into heavy industry.

88

The Soviet Union tested its own atomic device in __, breaking the US nuclear monopoly.

1949

By 1952, total military expenditure was almost __ of the Government's budget.

a quarter

The rouble was devalued in __ by 90 percent, which affected savings.

1947

Consumer goods accounted for only __ percent of investment during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

12

Soviet agriculture continued to struggle after the war due to fewer __ than at the start of the war.

collective farms

Stalin re-imposed strict discipline over Soviet farms after the war, leading to a drop in __ production.

private farming

By __, grain production had reached its pre-war levels.

1952