From this perspective, the Soviet Union is not even as good as Tsarist Russia, and in terms of economy and industry, the Soviet Union currently does not have much of an advantage over the Tsarist Era.
The reason for this result lies in the continuous wars Russia has faced over the years, from World War I to the Russian Civil War. Just when it calmed down a bit, the Eastern European War broke out again.
This caused Russia to be unable to rest and recuperate during the period from Russia to the establishment of the Soviet Union. The economic growth rate of Russia was even lower than the Tsarist Era, and the industrial level did not see much change.
Therefore, Friedrich holds a certain scorn towards the current Soviet Union.
