"I trust no one, not even myself". Joseph Stalin
Main Points:
Summary:
Industrialization was the main component of Stalin’s revolution. The transition from the old Russia to a truly communist state would require industrialization on a massive scale. One of the primary objectives of Stalin's First Five-Year Plan was to build up the country's heavy industry. The initial focus of five year plans were to create a rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union, and focus in modernization. Forced collectivization helped achieve Stalin's goal of rapid industrialization, but the human costs were incalculable. The Plans benefit Russia; however, the work conditions were poor.
- A series of plans designed to increase industry and output.
- Economic planning was now forced; main focus on heavy industry.
- The main concerns of the First Five-Year Plan focused on making the nation militarily, industrially, and financially self-sufficient.
- First was 1928-1933 - agricultural changes (collectivization).
- Second was 1933-1937, too severe and changes in 1934.
Summary:
Industrialization was the main component of Stalin’s revolution. The transition from the old Russia to a truly communist state would require industrialization on a massive scale. One of the primary objectives of Stalin's First Five-Year Plan was to build up the country's heavy industry. The initial focus of five year plans were to create a rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union, and focus in modernization. Forced collectivization helped achieve Stalin's goal of rapid industrialization, but the human costs were incalculable. The Plans benefit Russia; however, the work conditions were poor.