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Chapter 7: Cold War Russia - The Slow Slowdown (1945-1985)
Post-World War II, the USSR emerged as a superpower, but the command economy also started becoming increasingly inefficacious. Although educational initiatives sought to boost skill levels, corruption proliferated, and lack of competition stunted technological advancements. Without a competitive market to foster innovation, industries became reliant on outdated machinery and methods.