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What nickname was given to Hungary during the period of "Goulash Communism"?
Merry Barrack
Happy Camp
Joyful Block
Cheerful Fortress
Answer
During the period of "Goulash Communism," Hungary was known as the "Merry Barrack" due to the relatively relaxed political atmosphere and the introduction of certain Western consumer and cultural products. This period saw greater freedom for Hungarians to travel abroad and a significant rollback of the secret police state.
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