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The Collapse of the Soviet Empire – Epi-3579
The Survival Podcast
Soviet Struggles: The Illusion of Progress
This chapter analyzes the complexities of the Soviet Union during the 1970s, revealing how its apparent successes masked deep-rooted institutional decay and corruption. It underscores the interplay between external pressures, such as American foreign policy, and internal failures that paved the way for the USSR's eventual decline. Additionally, it draws historical parallels between the Soviet experience and other civilizations, highlighting the consequences of negligence and the lack of adaptability in empires facing crises.
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