The Soviet Union
Beyond the latest statement on arms control from the Kremlin or the revelations of dissidents or defectors, what is life really like for the Soviet people? In the studio with first-hand experience of the USSR are
Dr Tony Briggs , a specialist in Russian language and literature from Bristol University, and Dr Mary McAuley , who concentrates on Soviet history and politics at the University of Essex. Sue MacGregor is in the Chair.
Produced by the Woman's Hour unit
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