The fall of the Communist regime and adoption of Democracy in the Soviet Union was more than just a political affair. The resolute bond between economics and politics, which was the central characteristic of the state socialist system, created a unique situation for the successor states of the Soviet Union. The Communist regime was so infused in every aspect of Soviet life, that the Russian people were left with little democratic tradition.
             Russia faces the seemingly impracticable task of economic liberalization and democratization. This is combined with the fact that the new administration must address human rights issues, such as living conditions and the supply of staple goods. This new
             form of administration makes the prospect of a full democratic switch seemingly impossible.
             To fully understand the scope of the transformation of the governing power in the Russian Federation, one must first look at the old Socialist/Communist regime in order to see the circumstances under which it fell. Analyzing the old regime provides a reliable account of why this transference is almost impossible. In the beginning, Communism was a Utopian ideal to the people of Russia.
             Communism rose with the promise of equality and employment. In addition, provisions for a welfare system and social security were to be initiated to relieve the struggles of the working class.
             The fight to change the way of life in Russia was led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Lenin's interpretation of the Marxian critique was, that in order to achieve true Communism, a socialist dictatorship would have to exist to suppress protest. His followers, the Bolsheviks, were a highly organized group of professional revolutionaries who believed in Karl Marx's ideals. Lenin's vision came true in 1917, when through coercive tactics and support from the Bolsheviks, power was seized from the Provisional Government and was turned over to Lenin's hands. Under...