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