you sound like the stereotypical anti-left westerner. most soviet grandpas were fond of russian socialism, especially in the balkans ironically. but i dont think anybody is claiming it to be perfect.
you seem to forget the little nazi problem they had at the time, no?
you also forget how the us is putting pressure all around the undeveloped world to keep us fucked, and all the red scare propaganda you guys put out through your media empire.