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That was because Germany wanted Russia's withdrawal from WW1 - which it did.

But they were sane enough to not try to implement it in practice.
At least not in a way Lenin, Stalin & Co. did.
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Raw materials were practically the only thing that West purchased from USSR - they did not need any other goods (maybe with some exceptions) produced in the USSR.

And how comes that other former...

That's true - my grandparent's passports belonged belonged to kolkhoz chairman - they were not allowed to move - especially because they have been deported and were considered "enemies of the state"...

Interesting then - how will new inventions appear on the "market" under communism?
I capitalism it is quite simple - if I have made it - I can go and sell it myself either through a...

But anyway - who will invent new things?
Who will innovate existing?
If they will not get any benefits for their hard work - why bother?
If they will get benefits - then sooner or later - everyone...

I agree, that when everything is nearly 100% automated - it might be possible.

Communism in theory is nice.
You go and work for free, then you go to a store and take what you want for free.

The main problem is - why should I work if I can just go and take what I want?