The earlier Soviet Union is used often as an example of a communist economic system. It showed
the benefits of a command sytem. But also demonstrates weaknesses of communism.
1917 a revolution overthrew the government
of Russia and instituted a communist system.1927 Russia was under communist party control and changed its name to the Soviet
Union.
Five-Year Plan....Communist leaders tried to do fast
industrialization. Include Gosplan, Collectivization, and Piecework.
