WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which describes Boris Yeltsin’s policy of “shock therapy?”
A
To use electric torture on former Communist leaders
B
To provide energy to all regions of the Russian Federation
C
To abruptly change Russia from communism to capitalism
D
To provide free mental health counseling to all citizens of Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Russian economy and standard of living grew rapidly during the early period of Putin’s regime, fueled largely by a boom in the oil industry. However, lower oil prices and sanctions for Russia’s annexation of Crimea led to recession and stagnation in 2015 that has persisted into the present day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The law stipulated that state enterprises were free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises. Enterprises had to fulfill state orders, but they could dispose of the remaining output as they saw fit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glasnost was taken to mean increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union (USSR). Glasnost reflected a commitment of the Gorbachev administration to allowing Soviet citizens to discuss publicly the problems of their system and potential solutions.

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