With what justification has the period 1928-1939 been called 'Russian industrial revolution'.

... With what justification has the period 1928-1939 been called 'Russian industrial revolution'. The time period of 1928-39 has to a degree appropriately been termed the "Russian industrial revolution" as there were significant advances in the modernisation of Russia's economy under Stalin's 5-year plans and collectivisation[c1] yet the implication it was a 'revolution' can be challenged.[c2] The term Russian industrial revolution also includes the pre1928 agricultural revolution, which had to occur so that an industrial revolution could[c3]. It was caused by the collectivisation policy, which comprised of [c4]high social costs, becoming the major cause of death during its implementation. It can be argued that word 'revolution' is not justified as the economical and social success can be disputed. Revolution defined as a total and successful reformation is therefore not an appropriate term. The total amount of change in Russia was varied, with both[c5] 5-year plans producing inconsistent progresses. The success of

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