In what two ways did the soviets stray from the ideas about communism advanced by karl marx?
by not giving power to the workers
by attending the yalta conference
by not opposing capitalism
by supporting mao zedong
by curbing civil rights

In many ways. They were highly oppressive towards the people and nobody was allowed to say anything against the state. They also placed their own well-being above the well-being of the country, which meant that they didn't just take what they needed, but rather they enjoyed a luxurious life while the common working class people suffered in poverty.

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