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'''Communist nostalgia''', also | '''Communist nostalgia''', also known as '''socialist nostalgia''', is a political and cultural phenomenon in former [[Socialist state|socialist states]] where large portions of the population long for a return to [[socialism]] as they become disillusioned with the new [[capitalist]] system that replaced it. | ||
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=== Germany === | |||
In the [[Federal Republic of Germany]], 57% people living in the territory that was once controlled by the [[German Democratic Republic (1949–1990)|German Democratic Republic]] (GDR) believe that life was better under socialist rule. 49% of former GDR residents believe that "The GDR had more good sides than bad sides. There were some problems, but life was good there."<ref>[https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/homesick-for-a-dictatorship-majority-of-eastern-germans-feel-life-better-under-communism-a-634122.html Majority of Eastern Germans Feel Life Better under Communism]</ref> | |||
== Soviet Union == | === Hungary === | ||
In [[Hungary]], an outstanding majority of people numbering at 72% believe that life was better under the [[Hungarian People's Republic (1949–1989)|Hungarian People's Republic]].<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2010/04/28/hungary-better-off-under-communism/ Hungary: Better Off Under Communism?]</ref> | |||
=== Kazakhstan === | |||
In the [[Republic of Kazakhstan]], it has been reported that a large number of people are nostalgic for the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1922–1991)|Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] (USSR), however a lack of polling has made it impossible to come up with an exact number.<ref>[https://carnegieendowment.org/2011/11/30/kazakhstan-s-soviet-legacy-pub-46096 Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy]</ref> | |||
=== Russia === | |||
In the [[Russian Federation]], 75% of people believe that the USSR was the best time period in Russian history.<ref>[https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/03/24/75-of-russians-say-soviet-era-was-greatest-time-in-countrys-history-poll-a69735 75% of Russians Say Soviet Era Was 'Greatest Time' in Country’s History – Poll]</ref> 64% of Russians believe that life was actually better under the USSR.<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/701026/russians-life-better-soviet-union-ussr-sixty-four-percent Back in the USSR: 64 per cent of Russians say life was better in the Soviet Union than now]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 00:28, 24 August 2022
Communist nostalgia, also known as socialist nostalgia, is a political and cultural phenomenon in former socialist states where large portions of the population long for a return to socialism as they become disillusioned with the new capitalist system that replaced it.
By country
Germany
In the Federal Republic of Germany, 57% people living in the territory that was once controlled by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) believe that life was better under socialist rule. 49% of former GDR residents believe that "The GDR had more good sides than bad sides. There were some problems, but life was good there."[1]
Hungary
In Hungary, an outstanding majority of people numbering at 72% believe that life was better under the Hungarian People's Republic.[2]
Kazakhstan
In the Republic of Kazakhstan, it has been reported that a large number of people are nostalgic for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), however a lack of polling has made it impossible to come up with an exact number.[3]
Russia
In the Russian Federation, 75% of people believe that the USSR was the best time period in Russian history.[4] 64% of Russians believe that life was actually better under the USSR.[5]
References
- ↑ Majority of Eastern Germans Feel Life Better under Communism
- ↑ Hungary: Better Off Under Communism?
- ↑ Kazakhstan's Soviet Legacy
- ↑ 75% of Russians Say Soviet Era Was 'Greatest Time' in Country’s History – Poll
- ↑ Back in the USSR: 64 per cent of Russians say life was better in the Soviet Union than now