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> this footage of a ussr grocery store At least they were spacious! And the small trolleys were kind: you didn't have to feel bad that yours was empty. Even
by gumby 4y ago
> this footage of a ussr grocery store
At least they were spacious! And the small trolleys were kind: you didn't have to feel bad that yours was empty.
Even developing contries' markets usually are groaning with produce. What a condemnation of the communist experiement!
- int_19h 4y agoFarmer markets were a separate thing, and that's where you'd find fresh produce (and quality meat), if you could afford it. Looked something like this in late 80s: https://imgur.com/a/DAepLEJ https://imgur.com/a/DAepLEJ
- gumby 4y agoThanks, I did not know this. Look at the smile on the face of the granny in the lower photo! Did these farmers' markets operate during the communist era? Late, I presume?
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