The article provides an insightful examination of the prices of household appliances and telephones in the Soviet Union, noting that the first television sets appeared as early as 1932, but were beyond the reach of the average citizen due to their high cost. For instance, during the 1960s, black and white televisions ranged from 900 to 1200 rubles, while the average salary before monetary reforms was only between 600 and 800 rubles. This context emphasizes how luxury items like televisions were unaffordable for most people at the time.

Following the monetary reforms, mass production of televisions such as the 'Rekord' model began, drastically reducing the price from 450 rubles to 212 rubles by 1966 when average wages were around 80-100 rubles. The introduction of color televisions like the 'Rubin' remained a luxury, costing approximately 1000 rubles, illustrating the continued disparity in access to these technologies among Soviet citizens.

The article also touches on the development and pricing of refrigerators, which began before the war but saw mass production afterward. This historical look at consumer goods in the Soviet Union provides a clear picture of the economic realities faced by citizens, reflecting broader themes of scarcity, economic class, and access to technology during that era.