The History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) was the ruling political party of the USSR from 1922 to 1991. It was founded by Vladimir Lenin in 1912 with the aim of establishing communist control over Russia and later the Soviet state. The party led the country through the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the establishment of the Soviet system, adopting Marxism-Leninism as its ideology.

Under Joseph Stalin, the CPSU became a totalitarian regime, suppressing opposition and implementing policies that led to widespread famine and purges. The party expanded its influence across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, maintaining control through puppet regimes. During the Cold War, it faced tensions with the West, contributing to global geopolitical conflicts.

The CPSU dissolved in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Its legacy includes the implementation of socialist policies and the formation of a centralized state structure.