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Siberian Riches

• 1989 ----- color ----- 19 min ----- vhs
• (Soviet Union series, Part 2) In Siberia the Soviet Union is exploiting the rich natural resources of timber, oil, gas, coal and minerals. To attract workers, higher wages and the promise of an apartment are offered as incentives. But life is still bitter, with the severe cold, vast distances, insufficient housing, and acute shortages of food--one of the most pressing problems in all of Russia. Adding to the bleakness are severe environment problems. Polluted waters are killing the fish, and the discharge of harmful chlorine gas from wood cellulose factories rots trees and makes it difficult to breathe.
• Topics: (Environmental Studies, Soviet Union)

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