A command economy is considered to be on the left side of the economic spectrum and is based on the principles of collectivism, such as: economic equality, collective interest and public property. This article details the history, examples, and main principles of a command economy.
Dictatorships have been a relatively common form of government throughout the course of the 20th century. This article details the history, principles, examples and techniques of dictatorships.
Russia in World War I played an important role in the overall war effort. For instance, its armies fought along the Eastern Front of the First World War. Also, World War I impacted Russia as it was one of the factors that led to the events of the Russian Revolution in 1917.
In the early 20th century, Marxism inspired revolutions, most notably the Russian Revolution of 1917, which established the world’s first communist state under Vladimir Lenin. This article details the history, main principles and significance of Marxism.
Joseph Stalin was the totalitarian leader of the Soviet Union and ruled with brutal force, overseeing industrialization, political purges, and the deaths of millions. This article details the life and significance of Joseph Stalin.