Children of the USSR. Games of the Soviet Latchkey Kids. Ushanka Digest

Everyday life in the Soviet Union. Soviet childhood. Was life in the Soviet Union any good? What games did Soviet children play?
0:00 Intro
0:51 After-school options for Soviet schoolchildren included going home or staying for extended lessons to catch up on studies.
5:40 Daily routine of a Soviet latchkey child: unlocking home, eating warm soup, mandatory nap time.
10:28 Recreational activities of Soviet children involved secret messages, a game called zinka, and a rubber band jumping game.
16:04 Recounting childhood games and TV-watching habits in the Soviet era, including limited cartoon availability and outdoor activities.
20:51 Recounting childhood games and toys in the Soviet era, including Pakarand and traditional toys.
25:45 Soviet children entertained themselves with games and exploring factories in their neighborhood.
30:57 Dangerous yet entertaining games involving calcium carbide rocks in the Soviet era
35:42 Dangerous childhood games in the USSR led to risky situations and near-misses with explosives.
40:56 Soviet children's homemade explosive devices and smoke bombs using common household items.
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