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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:HanoiPropagandaPoster.JPG|thumb|HanoiPropagandaPoster]] == Communist Party ==<br />
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A '''Communist Party''' is a political party that advocates for the principles of [[communism]], a socio-economic ideology that aims to establish a classless, stateless society based on common ownership of the means of production. Communist parties have played significant roles in various countries' political landscapes, particularly during the 20th century.<br />
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=== History ===<br />
The first Communist Party was the [[Communist League]], founded in 1847. However, the most influential early communist party was the [[Russian Social Democratic Labour Party]], which later split into the [[Bolsheviks]] and [[Mensheviks]]. The Bolsheviks, led by [[Vladimir Lenin]], eventually became the [[Communist Party of the Soviet Union]] (CPSU) after the [[October Revolution]] of 1917.<br />
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=== Ideology ===<br />
Communist parties are generally based on the theories of [[Karl Marx]] and [[Friedrich Engels]], as outlined in works such as the [[Communist Manifesto]] and [[Das Kapital]]. These theories advocate for the overthrow of capitalist systems and the establishment of a proletarian state that would eventually lead to a classless, stateless society.<br />
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=== Organizational Structure ===<br />
Communist parties typically have a hierarchical structure, with a central committee and a politburo at the top. The party is often organized around the principle of [[democratic centralism]], which combines central leadership with democratic decision-making processes.<br />
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=== Major Communist Parties ===<br />
* [[Communist Party of China]] (CPC)<br />
* [[Communist Party of the Soviet Union]] (CPSU)<br />
* [[Communist Party of Vietnam]] (CPV)<br />
* [[Communist Party of Cuba]] (PCC)<br />
* [[Workers' Party of Korea]] (WPK)<br />
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=== Influence and Legacy ===<br />
Communist parties have had a profound impact on global politics, particularly during the [[Cold War]]. The [[Soviet Union]] and the [[People's Republic of China]] were the two largest communist states, and their influence extended to various [[Warsaw Pact]] countries and other [[socialist states]].<br />
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=== Criticism ===<br />
Communist parties have faced significant criticism for their association with authoritarian regimes, human rights abuses, and economic inefficiencies. Critics argue that the centralization of power in communist states often leads to corruption and a lack of political freedoms.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Marxism]]<br />
* [[Leninism]]<br />
* [[Maoism]]<br />
* [[Socialism]]<br />
* [[Proletariat]]<br />
* [[Bourgeoisie]]<br />
* [[Class struggle]]<br />
* [[Revolutionary socialism]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Communist Manifesto]]<br />
* [[Das Kapital]]<br />
* [[October Revolution]]<br />
* [[Cold War]]<br />
* [[Warsaw Pact]]<br />
* [[Socialist state]]<br />
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