Ever wonder how the Soviet government kept control? They placed party apparatchiks—loyal Communist Party members—in nearly every government office. Their role? To ensure decisions aligned with party ideology, not just efficiency or public interest. It centralized power, stifled dissent, and prioritized loyalty over competence. #History #SovietUnion
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