Czechoslovak Communist Party

The Czechoslovak Communist Party (KSČ) was the ruling political party in Czechoslovakia from the end of World War II until the fall of communism in 1989. It was founded in 1921 and was part of the global communist movement, promoting Marxist-Leninist ideology. After the 1948 coup, it established a totalitarian regime, controlling all aspects of life. The party's rule faced resistance and dissatisfaction, culminating in the Velvet Revolution, which led to its dissolution in 1990. The party's legacy remains complex, shaped by its contributions to both social progress and political repression.