El legado de la Revolución Rusa de 1917

The video explores the historical economic development of Russia, highlighting its stagnation over the past century. Initially comparable to countries like Mexico and Brazil, Russia's economy showed promise but eventually regressed to its earlier state. The discussion delves into the role of literacy in economic growth, emphasizing how literacy rates influenced industrialization. The Soviet Union's focus on literacy under Lenin and Stalin is noted as a key factor in its industrial success, contrasting with the central planning model often credited for economic growth.

Which countries were considered peers to Russia 120 years ago?

• Mexico and Brazil

• Spain and Italy

• Germany and France

• China and India

What was a significant factor in Russia's economic growth in the early 20th century?

• Natural resource abundance

• State planning

• Technological innovation

• Foreign investments

Which modern country is mentioned as an example of successful state planning?

• China

• South Africa

• Brazil

• India

What literacy percentage was considered necessary for sustainable growth according to the theory mentioned?

• 60%

• 30%

• 50%

• 40%

Who emphasized the importance of literacy in the Soviet Union, which later benefited Stalin's industrialization efforts?

• Trotsky

• Lenin

• Khrushchev

• Gorbachev