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United States Research Of The Law Of The Communist-Ruled States Of Europe, Ivan Sipkov
United States Research Of The Law Of The Communist-Ruled States Of Europe, Ivan Sipkov
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
The legal system of the Soviet Union, developed after the 1917 October Revolution, was introduced, with some variations, in several European, Asian, and Latin American states during the last years of World War II. These states have been characterized, both officially and unofficially, as "Soviet-type republics," "People's republics," "Socialist republics," and "Communist states." Their legal systems, although patterned after the Soviet Union legal system, developed in different directions. Today, the various legal systems of these republics are clearly distinguishable; however, one common feature is present: the states are ruled by one Communist party to the exclusion of other parties.