👉 The term "sovietization" refers to the process of transforming or modernizing a country's political, economic, and social systems to align with the ideology and values of the Soviet Union. This often involves repressive measures such as censorship, control over public information, and the suppression of dissenting voices. Sovietization was a key factor in the establishment of Communist regimes around the world, including China, North Korea, and Cuba. The goal was to establish a communist state that would be