What were the effects of War Communism on Russia?

War Communism was a disaster. In all areas, the economic strength of Russia fell below the 1914 level. Peasant farmers only grew for themselves, as they knew that any extra would be taken by the state. Therefore, the industrial cities were starved of food despite the introduction of the 4:3:2:1 ratio.

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The number of people working in Russia during War Communism dropped by 50%. Although private trade was illegal, in the cities more people were engaged in this than at any other time in Russia's history. Large factories were rendered useless because of lack of fuel and skilled labour

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