text: Some are. Some of the largest minor parties in the former soviet countries are Communist. There are different strains of communism and some have started taking on more democratic socialist leanings like other european countries. But, for example, in Russia, I think the Communist party there still holds one of the largest, if not THE largest voting blocs in their congress/parliament. They are still out there, just not in control like they used to be. Besides, some would argue that it is worse since Russia appears to be Capitalist and all, but has Putin and others at the helm that stifle freedom and use old Soviet KGB tactics in running their government.Ok...enough for my rant. Hope this helps.