Komsomol Was Re: daily life behind the Iron Curtain

[DoreneFC at aol.com]

I do not think spouse's level of enthusiasm for anything to do with the 
Komsomol ever rose above the level showing up for school events. The only 
time it ever came up in conversation was when we were anwering questions 
about organizational afficiliation for some immigration paperwork.

Another source confirms Sasha's comments suggesting a lot of teeny bopper 
preoccupation with places to make out.

Now, okay, I admit it, a sample of one is a little problematic, but the 
phrase "luxurious resort hotels" made me laugh out loud for 10 minutes,.

During my study abroad trip, we had a couple excursions. Mostly we stayed in 
Intourist (state international travel agency) accommodations, but once, I 
believe in Pskov, we stayed in one of the Komsomol's "luxurious resort 
hotels."

 I MAY be a spoiled American, despite ample experience sleeping when 
required, under my coat on a church floor. However, cleaner than average 
sheets and greasy sausage--along with our beets--for three meals a day falls 
somewhat short of my standards of "luxury." Though maybe the "luxury" 
consisted of staying in a place that was not crawling with the same "night 
life" as the Intourist places.

DoreneC