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The Italian Communist Party, known in Italian as Partito Comunista Italiano (PCI), was a political party in Italy that played a significant role in the country's post-World War II history until it dissolved in 1991. Founded in 1921 by a split from the…   Italian Socialist Party (PSI), the PCI became one of the largest communist parties in the Western world, particularly during the Cold War. Its values and policies were rooted in the principles of Marxism-Leninism, and it sought to represent the working class, advocating for social justice, workers' rights, and the redistribution of wealth.<br /><br />The PCI was committed to the establishment of a socialist society, although its approach and policies evolved over time, especially under the leadership of Palmiro Togliatti and Enrico Berlinguer. Togliatti introduced the concept of the "Italian road to socialism," which proposed achieving socialism through democratic means rather than violent revolution, reflecting a more independent and autonomous stance within the global communist movement. This strategy included the historic compromise in the 1970s, where the PCI sought alliances with other leftist and centrist parties, including the Christian Democrats, to stabilize Italian politics and promote social reforms.<br /><br />Throughout its history, the PCI was a staunch advocate for peace, anti-fascism, and democracy, distancing itself from the Soviet Union, especially after the 1956 Hungarian uprising and the 1968 Prague Spring, which led to a more critical stance towards Moscow. The party played a significant role in the Italian resistance against fascism during World War II and was instrumental in the establishment of the Italian Republic.<br /><br />The PCI's commitment to environmental protection, gender equality, and social welfare were also significant aspects of its platform, reflecting its broader concern for social justice and equity. Despite its dissolution in 1991, when it was transformed into the Democratic Party of the Left, the legacy of the PCI continues to influence Italian politics, particularly through its successor parties and the broader left-wing movement in Italy.مزید پڑھ