Twenty Lectures on Social Sciences.

Summary

The analysis of the Soviet Union's constitutional changes raises questions about its transition towards capitalism and the nature of its state power. Critics argue that the new constitution does not signify a shift to capitalism, as the power structures remain based on worker representation rather than a leadership system. While some elements of a utopian society are present, such as producers controlling their labor, the state has not been entirely exterminated due to ongoing class consciousness and external threats. The process of state extermination involves multiple stages, including the transition from exploitative regimes to a fully realized socialist society, which has yet to be completed in the Soviet context.

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