Balkan communist movements

Balkan communist movements emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by the Russian Revolution of 1917. They aimed to overthrow capitalist systems and establish a society based on workers' rights and collective ownership. Countries like Yugoslavia, Albania, and Bulgaria saw the formation of communist parties that often operated underground and faced repression. After World War II, communism gained power in parts of the region, notably under leaders like Josip Broz Tito in Yugoslavia, where a unique brand of socialism emerged. However, these movements and regimes ultimately faced economic challenges and internal strife, leading to their decline by the early 1990s.