Behind the Counter: The Life of a Soviet Saleswoman
In 1988, the winds of change were beginning to sweep through the Soviet Union. The era of glasnost and perestroika, introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev, brought with it new freedoms, economic reforms, and an unprecedented openness to the West. However, beneath the surface of these monumental shifts lay the daily lives of ordinary Soviet citizens, navigating a system that was still grappling with its past while … Continue reading Behind the Counter: The Life of a Soviet Saleswoman
