"The New Course"

"The New Course" refers to a shift in policy adopted by the Soviet Union in the late 1930s under Joseph Stalin. After facing economic hardship and resistance to collectivization, the government aimed to improve living conditions and productivity by focusing on more practical economic reforms. This included increased investment in industrial and agricultural development, and a degree of flexibility in economic planning. The intention was to stabilize the economy, bolster workers’ morale, and maintain political control while enhancing the state's output. Ultimately, it represented a pragmatic approach to address the challenges facing the Soviet Union at that time.