Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Tricia Starks, "Cigarettes and Soviets: Smoking in the USSR" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Tricia Starks, "Cigarettes and Soviets: Smoking in the USSR" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Tricia Starks, "Cigarettes and Soviets: Smoking in the USSR" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Wednesday 11th January 2023
Discover Tricia Starks's insights into the cultural and governmental influences on smoking in the USSR. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Cigarettes in the USSR: The Rise and Fall of a Smoking Culture
Outside of the corporate context that we're used to discussing cigarette smoking in The United States.
Ever thought about how cigarette smoking evolved in the Soviet Union? In this episode, Tricia Starks takes us on a journey through her book 'Cigarettes and Soviets: Smoking in the USSR'. This isn't just another tale of Big Tobacco; it's a deep dive into how smoking became woven into the fabric of Soviet life. From early revolutionaries' failed attempts to curb smoking to later leaders who embraced it, Starks paints a vivid picture of a society grappling with addiction.
You'll hear about the high-nicotine cigarettes that kept Soviet smokers hooked and the post-war push for 'healthier' options. But it's not just about the cigarettes; it's about the cultural and governmental forces that shaped smoking habits. Starks's jargon-free narrative, enriched with colorful illustrations, offers a unique perspective on a topic often overshadowed by Western narratives. Whether you're curious about Soviet history or the cultural dynamics of addiction, this episode is a must-listen.