Russia's Communist government tried to improve food production by "<span>b. taking over ownership of farms," since this was part of their centrally planned economy (which ultimately failed).</span>
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They were often cramped, as there were just too many prisoners to handle.
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This is a true statement. Victory gardens could be planted at different locations and would be filled with different produce; often this being vegetables or something else. The main reason behind it was that it would serve as an augmentation in the public food supply.