Almost two years have passed since the end of two wars, short and victorious. Completely different problems came to the fore, related to the former backwardness of the country, the mood in society and the increased activity of the left wing of the Third and Fourth Internationals. There was plenty of ambition and victory in post-war society itself. And a serious battle lay ahead with the two most powerful economies in the world, which would not give up anything without a fight.