Question

The Soviet government in the 1980’s never abandoned the ruble as the official currency. However, the people of Moscow preferred to accept _________.

Answer 1

Answer: goods like American dollars or cigarettes in exchange for services or other rights. So, it is clear to see that it needs more than a government decree to validate money, like social agreements or expectations

Explanation: since cigarettes were hard to find and in the future will be something that people want; everyone preferred to take these in exchange for services or other goods, something like a trade.