Russia was the first country to adopt communism in Eastern Europe in 1917.

Marxism-Leninism was the political and economic system that was established in the Soviet Union after the Russian Revolution.

Poland was the first Eastern European country to break free from Soviet control in 1989.

Mao Zedong was the Chinese Communist Party leader who led the country from 1949 to 1976.

Reform and Opening-up was the economic policy that was implemented in China under Deng Xiaoping.

Vietnam was the first Asian country to adopt communism after the Chinese Revolution.

Juche was the political and economic system that was established in North Korea after the Korean War.

South Korea was the first Asian country to transition from communism to capitalism.

Socialism with Cuban Characteristics was the political and economic system that was established in Cuba after the Cuban Revolution.

Nicaragua was the first Latin American country to adopt communism after the Cuban Revolution.

Sandinismo was the political and economic system that was established in Nicaragua after the Sandinista Revolution.

Angola was the first African country to adopt communism after the Angolan Civil War.

Socialism with Angolan Characteristics was the political and economic system that was established in Angola after the Angolan Civil War.

South Africa was the first African country to transition from communism to capitalism.

New Economic Policy was the political and economic system that was established in South Africa after the end of apartheid.