Stakhanovites

The style is unmistakeably "socialist realism."  In the National Review? A blatant copy of a Soviet poster (rolled up sleeves and all) declaring that "The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the Socialist Government of Workers and Peasants."




Pretty heroic pose. What gives? A resurgence of Stakhanovites? Thanks to Solon.com for the connection.

Pretty curious. I have some thoughts, having to do with the real reason for the demise of the Soviet Union and the role of Soviet management style.

Stay tuned.