"Creating the UCP reflected the need for organizational unification of all who stand in positions of scientific communism in favor of socialism, democracy, internationalism and secularism, the party is not opposed to the other working-class parties, the proletarian movement is not customized for any sectarian principles.

In addition, The Congress addressed the political situation in the country, the world communist movement, and internal party matters.

[4] Political analyst Sean Guillory wrote about the radical Left in Russia on the eve of the Russian presidential election in May 2018.

In contrast, newer groups use much less Soviet Union symbolism and attract younger members and supporters.

Young Russians who begin to develop class consciousness and an interest in political affairs are attracted to these newer groups.