What was everyday life really like in the Soviet Union? Stories about homes, food, work and culture - told through the people who actually lived it
10 hours ago 2 minute read 0 comments SovietStories
There was a particular kind of person on a Soviet factory floor who didn't need an important title to be taken seriously. He might have spent twenty years working with the same machines. He knew the production line, understood how the equipment behav...
27 Aug 2026 2 minute read 1 comment SovietStories
I remember how unusual it was for a child to write with the left hand in the Soviet school system. Today, a left-handed child usually causes little concern. Schools can make small adjustments, and teachers generally understand that some children simp...
