Crazy Jobs Considered Normal in the Soviet Union

Manan Anwar โ€ข March 25, 2025
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Soviet Union had some weird professions. From Queue Standers to Egg Sniffers to Professional Letter openers. Although I had to omit some (like Civic Inspectors and Radio Noise makers). For a list of sources see the end of the description. ๐Ÿ“ Support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/MananAnwar ๐Ÿ’ก TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’ก #sovietunion #jobs #ussr โ˜… TABLE OF CONTENTS โ˜… 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Queue professional 06:36 Professional clappers 09:30 Egg sniffers 11:32 Professional letter openers 15:55 Tolkach ๐Ÿ“š Checkout my Essential Book Reads (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/3CEO9HFP7YKA0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_QVNHXMCN440EKR673CA2_1 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธCheckout my current YouTube gear (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/manananwar/list/276VELPNZWB0G?ref_=aipsflist Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GR_PM_0LdfDnHZTRGwm2Phvt0nagojLnED8i7hwWP9c/edit?usp=sharing ********************************************************************** Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for entertainment, commentary, and educational purposes only. Despite thorough research, there may be inaccuracies. Keep in mind that this video is dedicated to creative expression, not to presenting rigorously-researched academic findings. Additionally, creative liberties may be taken to dramatize certain incidents for storytelling purposes. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be taken as professional advice. Any copyrighted material used in this video is incorporated under the fair use doctrine for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are the owner of any featured content and have concerns, please contact me directly.