Nikolai Voznesensky

Nikolai Voznesensky was a prominent Soviet economist and politician in the 1930s. As a chief economic planner, he played a key role in advancing Stalin’s industrialization efforts, focusing on rapid economic growth through centralized control. His policies aimed to boost factories, steel production, and overall economic development, supporting the Soviet Union's ambitious modernization goals. However, his tenure ended when he was falsely accused of plotting against the government during Stalin’s purges, leading to his arrest and execution in 1940. Voznesensky’s work reflects the complex and often harsh nature of Soviet economic and political policies during that era.