This text examines the fundamental incompatibility between genuine socialism and the reality of the Soviet bloc. The author argues that socialism is inherently an extension of democratic principles into social and economic spheres; thus, without democracy, true socialism is impossible and becomes a mere fraud or imitation. The Soviet state, relying on coercive methods inherited from the Tsarist era, failed to resolve national and social issues, instead establishing "real socialism," which the author identifies as an inefficient and poorly functioning form of state capitalism. The document highlights that countries within the Soviet sphere are held together by force rather than organic cohesion, leading to stagnation, conservatism, and gerontocracy. A critical consequence is "counter-selection," where political loyalty is prioritized over professional competence, thereby stifling intellectual, cultural, and scientific life. Ultimately, this lack of freedom results in a pervasive political and cultural decline that hinders overall social development and modernization.