if someone able to work refused a job, he could be forced by court order to work for one year on construction sites, farms, in forests or factories. The Miliția was tasked with enforcing the measures, and its actions were often arbitrary. See also Coercion Economy of the Soviet Union From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs Refusal of work To each according to his contribution Work ethic References Political slurs for people Political repression in the Soviet Union Soviet phraseology Russian criminal law Anti-intellectualism Persecution of intellectuals