I think I do understand what it was hoped it would be and that it was squashed. But that era was the culmination of poverty, hardship, control and corruption within the government.
when people feel oppressed they find ways of rebelling. They may seek help which is helpful or not in the long run, suits others or not
everyone has an agenda. People criticize soros but he was not all bad, nor were his goals. It is either/or thinking that is problematic.