An in-depth exploration of Bolshevism, its historical context, key events, significance, and its evolution into the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
A detailed examination of Central Planning, its historical context, types, key events, explanations, and its performance in comparison to decentralized systems.
The Cold War was a period of intense geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by limited conflicts and proxy wars.
An in-depth look at Five-Year Plans, their history, types, key events, detailed explanations, importance, applicability, examples, related terms, comparisons, and interesting facts.
GOSPLAN, the State Planning Committee, was the central planning agency of the former Soviet Union, responsible for formulating and implementing economic plans.
The Know-How Fund was a UK government initiative to provide technical assistance to Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union countries in transforming into market economies after the collapse of central planning, functioning from 1989 to 2000.
An in-depth exploration of Leninism, the Marxist adaptation developed by Vladimir Lenin, including its historical context, key principles, impact on global politics, and enduring legacy.
An overview of Perestroika, the system of economic reforms initiated in the Soviet Union in 1987 by Mikhail Gorbachev, aimed at restructuring and introducing private ownership of enterprises.
The term 'Second World' originally referred to the former communist-socialist, industrial states, particularly the Soviet Union and its satellite states. This entry explores its definition, historical context, and contemporary significance.
An authoritative exploration of Vladimir Lenin's life, ideological beliefs, revolutionary actions, and enduring impact on global history.
