1. Different measures were taken under the idea of welfare state.
2. These basically consisted of unemployment insurance and old age pension schemes.
3. Others are like sickness coverage, health schemes, child care, etc.
4. A certain basic minimum dignified life for all citizens was ensured by the state.
5. State took care of their most elementary needs like food, housing, health, child and old age care and education.
6. There are certain similarities between these and the USSR reforms like state providing employment to all and health care, education, etc.
7. More are different from that of the USSR like unemployment insurance, and old age pension schemes, etc.