“Gorbachev’s decision to normalise relations with the West and democratise and Reform the Soviet Union had some other effects that neither he nor anyone else Intended or anticipated.”
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- Soviet system
- 1) the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) came into being after the socialist revolution in Russia in 1917.
- 2) the revolution was inspired by the ideals of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, and the need for an egalitarian society.
- 3) this was perhaps the biggest attempt in human history to abolish the institution of private property and consciously design a society based on principles of equality.
- 4) the Soviet political system centred around the communist party, and no other political party or opposition was allowed.
- 5) the economy was planned and controlled by the state.
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