Interview to 2 GvIAP SF veteran

[FPSOlkor]

A lot to think about, and quite possible - to discuss especially in the end.
Feel free to repost somewhere else
http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/pilots/gusev/gusev.htm

[Faustnik]

Thank you! :cool:

The pilot did not like P-40s. :(

[FPSOlkor]

He did like Muller...

[Cpt.Badger]

"— What was the reason for famine in 1933?

Bad crops, I think…"

Poor lad. The power of soviet propaganda is still strong.

[Avimimus]

Right ...because he developed all of his views in the past few decades *slightly sarcastic* - the man is 96??

I'm pretty sure that crop failures were involved, just that the famine was intensified by industrialisation and policy decisions (especially in some regions - as we're often reminded). A very hideous thing and it reflects quite badly on the society.

It is actually quite interesting to reflect on similar situations: The Great Irish famine for example didn't effect elites or most people in Britain. Many societies still allow a fair portion of their poor to die of disease at younger ages, due to malnutrition or worse medical care (while some live in luxury).

[FPSOlkor]

Famines were not so uncommon, and to be historically precise - famine of 1933 was not the worst. It was just most known and used as a symbol of anti-Soviet propaganda. In late 1800 there were several similar famines as well as in early 1900s. Good thing that there were no more disease outbrakes...