CPSU (Communist Party of the Soviet Union)

The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) was the ruling political party of the USSR, founded in 1922 and dissolved in 1991. It was based on Marxist-Leninist principles, aiming to create a classless, state-controlled society through centralized planning and collective ownership of resources. The CPSU held total political authority, guiding government policies and influencing everyday life. It promoted socialist ideals, such as equality and communal ownership, while maintaining strict control over political expression and dissent. Its dominance shaped the Soviet Union's government, economy, and society for most of the 20th century.