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Paola de Temesvary

Born Budapest, 4 Jun 1971

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A life in time

  1. 4 Jun 1971

    Born in Budapest

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Budapest.

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The 1970s · Paola is born in Budapest

In the news1973–1979

Economic crisis initiated in 1973

Following global energy price hikes starting in 1973, Hungary entered a period of economic decline, accumulating significant foreign debt that eventually forced a reduction in living standards.

Getting around

Commuting patterns for Hungarian workers

In 1956, daily industrial commuters mostly traveled by train (56.1%), followed by bus or company vehicles (30.6%), while 13.3% used other means like bicycles or walking. The average one-way commute was 22.5 kilometers, meaning workers traveled 45 kilometers daily.

In the news1968–1972

New Economic Mechanism introduced in 1968

The regime introduced the New Economic Mechanism, a major reform that incorporated market elements into the centrally planned economy to support socialist consumerism.

Daily life

School uniforms and canteen meals

Students were required to wear specific uniforms, including whistles, colored neckties, and mandatory gym outfits, which represented a significant financial burden for many working-class families. During school, children who attended full-day programs were served meals like goulash soup followed by semolina pudding.

What people wore

The ubiquitous otthonka housedress

The otthonka was a cheap, cotton smock-like housedress worn by women over their clothes at home to protect them while performing household chores.

Music

Live music in Budapest restaurants

During the 1960s and 1970s, many Budapest restaurants featured live Gypsy music, which remained an essential accompaniment for diners eating out.

At the table

Traditional Sunday and canteen meals

Sunday meals for many families consistently included bouillon, breaded cutlets with fries, and cucumber salad, while favorite canteen desserts included sponge cake with chocolate sauce.