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One-party planned socialismHistorical regime · 1922–1991

Soviet Union (USSR)

The world's first socialist state, the USSR was a single-party federation with a planned economy and centralized power, becoming a global superpower and the pole of communism during the Cold War.

Predominant spectrum
Radical Left
Linked ideology
Marxism–Leninism
Closest personality
Che Guevara
Flag: Soviet Union (USSR)

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Unitary
    Federal4%
    Unitary96%
  • Representation

    Strong · Autocracy
    Democracy16%
    Autocracy84%
  • Power

    Very strong · Security
    Security95%
    Liberty5%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation35%
    Multiculturalism65%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Militarist
    Militarist80%
    Pacifist20%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist18%
    Nationalist83%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Public
    Public98%
    Private3%
  • Control

    Very strong · Planning
    Planning98%
    Free market3%
  • Trade

    Strong · Protectionism
    Protectionism81%
    Globalism19%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious98%
    Religious3%
  • Morality

    Balanced
    Progressive45%
    Traditionalist55%
  • Technology

    Strong · Technology
    Technology73%
    Biology28%

What sets Soviet Union (USSR) apart

Most unusual position

Religion

Leans further toward irreligious than 99% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 39Soviet Union (USSR) 98

Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Morality

On Morality, it sits close to the catalog median.

Country median 34Soviet Union (USSR) 45

Here it shares common ground with most countries.