In recent times, research has indicated a notable shift in the way people talk about the Soviet Union. There has been an increase in discussions highlighting how the Soviet Union took care of its ordinary citizens and was constantly striving to enhance their living standards. Moreover, there’s more emphasis on the idea that the various peoples within the USSR lived in harmony, friendship, and with mutual understanding. On the other hand, negative aspects like censorship or the relatively low quality of industrial goods are being mentioned with decreasing frequency.
GIRLS AND SOVIET FASHION
The fashion landscape in the Soviet Union was starkly different from what we see today and was far less diverse. For instance, getting a pair of jeans was nearly impossible, and when available, they were so expensive that they cost almost as much as a monthly salary. Girls seldom wore pants, and wearing sportswear while strolling around the city was not a common sight. Instead, they typically donned dresses or skirts of varying lengths, ranging from “mini” to “maxi”. Many of these garments were sewn by the girls themselves. Although such clothing could be found in stores, unlike jeans, the styles on offer were rather limited. Additionally, finding the right size was often a challenge, meaning that even store-bought clothes frequently needed alterations to fit properly.