Specifics of Theft of State Property in the RSFSR of 1960s-1980s

Abstract

The behavioral features of the actions of Soviet citizens in the context of the exercise of the right to use in the second half of the 20th century and the stereotypes that they have developed in connection with this are examined. The results of a comparative analysis of the dynamics of recorded cases of theft, both material and financial, are presented. The study is based on archival data. The question is raised about the features of the socio-economic development of Soviet society. It is noted that the topic of ownership was one of the key in the life of Soviet society. Particular attention is paid to the reaction of people to situations related to the growing pace of property acquisition. The novelty of the study is seen in the fact that the author demonstrated the modernization of mental and worldview characteristics, features of consciousness both among the corporate leadership and among urban and rural workers, which later became the basis for the formation of a new society structure. The conclusion is drawn on the formation of new consumer ideals associated with the manifestation of individualism in the realization of property rights, the commercialization of life manifestations, the formation of entrepreneurial initiatives. The author dwells on the problem associated with transformation processes in the spiritual sphere of life in Soviet society, where collectivist ideals collapsed and private property morality was affirmed.

Keywords

• socialist property
• public consciousness
• behavioral stereotypes
• social values
• social life
• right of use
• speculation
• scarce goods
• personal enrichment