„Salariu de sclav pe moșia partidului unic”. Cum își amintesc românii de munca patriotică din timpul Armatei

During the communist era, many young Romanian soldiers were sent to work on major construction projects, often under harsh conditions. They contributed significantly to infrastructure like the Danube-Black Sea Canal and the House of the People. Many recall their experiences with nostalgia and bitterness, highlighting the difficult labor and low pay. Thousands of soldiers also worked in coal mines, facing dangerous conditions, with some fatalities reported. Despite the hardships, some veterans remember these times as a mix of camaraderie and struggle, with agricultural work often seen as a temporary escape from military discipline.