 In 1950 nine out of ten farms were unified in kolkhozes during the agriculture collectivisation and by 1961 the majority of goods were supplied collectively by 60 kolkhozes.Daily about 50-70 thousand customers shopped at the market — up to 100 thousand during weekends.1961 market statistics showed sells of of poultry, of milk, about 7 million eggs, and more than of vegetables and fruits.