Sex Work in Soviet Russia

<p>After the Russian Revolution in 1917, sex work was a prime example of what capitalism did to society. </p><br><p>Under communism, sex work would no longer need to exist in society.</p><br><p>Spoiler: it very much still existed.</p><br><p>How were sex workers treated in Soviet Russia? Why were they glamourised? And what's the sex industry like in Russia today? </p><br><p>Joining Kate today is expert on all of this and more, Professor Emily Schuckman Matthews, to take us back to Soviet Russia.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.</p><br><p>All music from Epidemic Sounds.</p><br><p>Vote for Kate & Betwixt The Sheets in the Listeners Choice Award here!: open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa</p><br>… the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p><p>Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: <a href="open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa</a></p>;

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