WHAT WAS THE SOVIET SYSTEM

WHAT WAS THE SOVIET SYSTEM ?

Outcomes of Socialist revolution in Russia (1917)

Emergence of USSR,
Revolution inspired by the ideals of socialism.
opposed to capitalism.
Demanded a egalitarian society.
Abolish the institution of private property.
so, the makers of the Soviet system gave primacy to the state and the institution of the party.
Political system -> Communist, opposition not allowed.
Economy -> planned and controlled by the state.

Came under the control of the USSR (Because the Soviet army had liberated from the fascist forces)
Political & economic systems modelled after the USSR.
Second World or the ‘socialist bloc’
The Warsaw Pact, a military alliance, held them together.
The USSR was the leader of the bloc.
The Soviet Union became a great power, economy more developed except USA, complex communications network, vast energy resources including oil, iron and steel, machinery production.
Transport sector connected remote areas efficiently.
Ensured a minimum standard of living for all citizens.
Government subsidised basic necessities including health, education, childcare and other welfare schemes.
No unemployment.
Land and productive assets were owned and controlled by the Soviet state
had a domestic consumer industry that produced everything from pins to cars.