Would Russia go back to communism?

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In summary, there is a growing communist movement in Russia, involving both young and old generations who are reminiscing on their lives under the Soviet Union. Some believe that Putin is aiming for a strong control state with a free market, similar to China's model. However, others argue that the free market is simply a tool for organizing economic activities and should not be seen as an ideology. There is also hope that if communism does return, it will be implemented more effectively this time.
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It seems that communist movement is rising in Russian. They involve not only the young generation who experienced USSR for short time before it collapsed but also the old who compare their lives in communism and to their current lives and see that they were better off in Soviet Union. This is happening through out Russian and in some former USSR countries.

Is anyone here following this? What do you think the chances of Soviet-communism coming back are?
 
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I think Putin is aiming for a strong control state with a free market "in its place". That's much the same thing the Chinese are looking to get. Contrary to silly ideologues, a free market is compatible with a wide variety of states. Look at Europe.
 
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That's much the same thing the Chinese are looking to get. Contrary to silly ideologues, a free market is compatible with a wide variety of states. Look at Europe.

I agree with that. The problem seems to be that in the former USSR as well as by a serious part of the US, the "free market" is an ideology (for some it is the "devil" for the others it is "heaven"). I think that the free market is a tool to organise economic activities, and that for some things it works well, and for others it is a disaster. But by itself, it has not so much to do with state organisation.

cheers,
Patrick.
 
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If they do hopefully they'll do it right this time.
 

1. Would Russia ever consider returning to a communist government?

It is highly unlikely that Russia would return to a fully communist government. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia transitioned to a market-based economy and has since embraced capitalism. The majority of the population also does not support a return to communism.

2. What factors led to the fall of communism in Russia?

The fall of communism in Russia can be attributed to a variety of factors, including economic struggles, political corruption, and the failure of the Soviet government to keep up with the technological advancements of the West. The Soviet Union also faced increasing pressure from Western powers, leading to its eventual collapse.

3. Is there still support for communism in Russia?

While there are some groups and individuals in Russia who still support communism, it is not a significant movement in the country. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation holds a small percentage of seats in the Russian parliament, and the majority of the population does not support a return to communism.

4. Could Russia's current government shift towards a more communist system?

It is highly unlikely that Russia's current government, which is led by President Vladimir Putin, would shift towards a more communist system. Putin and his administration have embraced capitalism and have not shown any indications of wanting to return to a communist government.

5. What would be the potential consequences of Russia returning to communism?

If Russia were to return to a fully communist government, it could have significant consequences for the country's economy and political stability. It could also strain relations with other countries, particularly those with capitalist systems. Furthermore, the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens could be restricted under a communist regime.

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