Some developments in the USSR were not in conformity with the ideals of Socialism

It is true some developments in USSR were not in conformity with the ideals of socialism.

(i) The social and economic developments in USSR were accompanied by many serious failures.

(ii) Within a few years of the Revolution, political power came to be concentrated into the hand of a single man-Stalin.

(iii) Russia becomes a one-party state.

(iv) Discussion and debate over policies within the ruling party had ceased. Critics within the party were charged with conspiracy against socialism and sent to labour camps ob prisons.

(v) Civil liberties were curbed. A large number of people, many talented professionals were forced to make false confessions under torture and were executed.

(vi) Some economic policies of the government brought terrible misery to the people especially peasants.

(vii) Russian revolution led to the establishment of totalitarianism and regimentation of life.

(viii) Life of an individual come to be controlled by the state.

(ix) Dictatorship of the Tsar came to be replaced by tyranny of the State.