The Soviet Union didn't fall apart because of a low standard of living. There were many other geopolitical factors at play but the big one was just an inept gov

The Soviet Union didn't fall apart because of a low standard of living. There were many other geopolitical factors at play but the big one was just an inept government that declined with every new leader. Once you dismantle the cult of personality around communist authoritarian leaders, your population starts looking out for itself and begins to actively question the legitimacy of the government.