Although egalitarian Marxist ideology spawned ideal Bolshevik policies, to retain their power, Lenin prioritized pragmatism, ruthless terror and political survival above ideological purity. ... The issuing of the decrees on Peace, Land and Workers control of Factories was both a political and ideological move employed to appease the main working class population. ... Furthermore, the Cheka was used to eliminate both internal and external enemies and to strengthen control over Russia. ... The Communist Party pursuance of the economic policy was a key factor that demonstrated the party's...

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Once Stalin was in control, part ideology and leadership all came under his leadership. ... Since pre-revolution, the Bolsheviks had direction and a leader, provided through the April theses and was implemented through populist policies including, the land decree and workers' rights policies. ... Whilst it was kept under control be Lenin, his death, created a power struggle, whereby its results ultimately shaped Russian history. ... Stalin had utmost control over Russia and removed any possible political opposition to his rule, such as Kirov, and did so through the purges. ... Finally, h...

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At the end of the 20th century, the collapse of the Soviet Union and ensuing radical changes in the country's social and economic policy engendered healthcare problems and systemic challenges, many of which are yet to be addressed. ... However, current Russian healthcare problems include the lack of control over the provision of healthcare professionals and inefficient distribution of such professionals between federal regions, cities, and rural areas, as well as different types of medical institutions. ...

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