Gosplan

Gosplan, short for the State Planning Committee, was the Soviet Union's central planning authority responsible for the country’s economic planning. Established in 1921, it played a crucial role in determining production targets, resource allocation, and the overall direction of the economy under a command system. Gosplan aimed to coordinate and control the economy to achieve rapid industrialization and meet the needs of the state through detailed five-year plans. Its influence diminished after the late 1980s as the Soviet economy transitioned toward market-oriented reforms.