Rural Economy in Ulyanovsk Region in Early 1950s
https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2025-14-5-400-418
Abstract
This article explores the development of ag riculture in the Ulyanovsk region during the early 1950s. It examines the role of ma chine-tractor stations (MTS) in the operation of the collective farming production system. The study pays particular attention to the ma terial and technical condition of the MTS. An analysis of the dynamics of labor resources in rural areas is conducted. The work of par ty structures in staffing collective farms and machine-tractor stations in the Ulyanovsk re gion is analyzed, including efforts to improve training conditions in vocational and technical education institutions and the establishment of specialized courses at MTS for the train ing of mechanizers and enhancement of their technical skills. The article evaluates the out comes achieved by regional collective farms in livestock and crop production. Factors that hindered the full realization of planned tar gets are identified. The study concludes that the Ulyanovsk region, through a comprehen sive set of measures, was able to effectively address the issue of preparing specialists for collective farms and machine-tractor stations, successfully fulfilling the party's directive on crop production procurement. However, it is demonstrated that the region failed to resolve issues related to mass livestock mortality, re sulting in an inability to meet livestock prod uct procurement targets.
About the Authors
R. A. Mukhamedov
Ulyanovsk State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rashit A. Mukhamedov, Doctor of History, Professor
Ulyanovsk
A. V. Savelyev
Ulyanovsk State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey V. Savelyev, degree seeker
Ulyanovsk
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Mukhamedov R.A., Savelyev A.V. Rural Economy in Ulyanovsk Region in Early 1950s. Nauchnyi dialog. 2025;14(5):400-418. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2025-14-5-400-418
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