The Inevitable Soviet Collapse. This essay discusses the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1985-1991 period. The collapse could not have been averted. As a communist experiment, the Soviet system did not allow private property and political dissent, which are crucial for a society's success. 11-pages, bibliography lists 9 sources. Pages: 11 Bibliography: 9 source(s) listed Filename: 13104 Inevitable Soviet Collapse.doc Price: 98.45