The great empire has disintegrated for more than 20 years. There are only memories of the most reading people, queues for sausage and faith in a bright future. The younger generation, who knows about the USSR only by hearsay, does not always have a coherent picture of life in a great country.
Instructions
Step 1
Live like everyone else.
In the USSR, most people lived at about the same level. Of course, the existence of a janitor was different from that of a party secretary, but in general terms, there was no huge social gap between the poor and the rich. Since childhood, everyone went to kindergarten, there were enough places. Then, during school years, children could attend any sections and circles. After school, one could enter a school, technical school or institute. If you have the ability, then no one will forbid studying the chosen specialty at the expense of the state. Young people almost without exception went to the ranks of the Soviet army. There were almost no deviators, because it was an honor to serve. After receiving professional education, young people were assigned a job. The unemployment problem did not exist. Further, an ordinary routine, from entertainment - TV, going to football or hockey. We all celebrated together, with a friendly team.
Step 2
Negative features of life in the USSR.
Lack of a sense of freedom. It seemed that wherever you were, the Cheka, the NKVD, the KGB were tirelessly watching you. The inability to publicly express their point of view, fear of the authorities depressed part of the population. Subsidized republics, a policy of assistance to third world countries, senseless military operations in Afghanistan also did not add optimism to thinking people. Identical gray clothes, uniform layouts of apartments, artificial shortages of goods. All that remained was to believe in a bright future.
Step 3
It was good in the USSR.
There were also many positive things in the life of the common people. There was no fear for my future, there was work for everyone. Free education, medicine, and a wide range of benefits made people feel confident. The nation was healthy and intellectually advanced. Of course, not every worker was fond of the latest achievements of science, but libraries were visited much more often. Daily exercise and regular sports activities were commonplace for ordinary workers.
