Excerpts: The present Soviet marketing system for fruits and vegetables is a curious combination of public and private: both farmers markets and State stores are involved. The farmers markets represent the only bit of private enterprise left in the Soviet Union. They are located in cities and towns and are utilized by individual peasants. Some State stores are also located at these markets, but most are scattered around the city. The State outlets for the most part specialize in fresh produce, but also carry some processed items. Other more general State food stores also carry processed items but generally little, if any, fresh produce. Physically, the outlets, of course, differed. The farmers markets consisted of a rather substantial main building equipped with stalls, surrounded by a large outdoor area also containing stalls. Some markets provided simple "hotel" accommodations for farmers who wished to stay overnight. The State produce stores were generally detached wooden structures or kiosks located around the edge of the public market or along the main street. Neither were self-service. The supply and demand situation in these outlets will be considered separately for (1) fresh and (2) processed fruits and vegetables.