The term "soviets" originally referred to councils formed by workers and soldiers in Russia during the early 20th century. These councils emerged during the Russian Revolution of 1917 and played a crucial role in organizing and representing the interests of the working class. The most famous of these was the Petrograd Soviet, which became a significant political force. After the revolution, the term "Soviet" became associated with the government of the Soviet Union, which was established in 1922. The Soviet government was characterized by a one-party system led by the Communist Party, and it aimed to create a socialist state through centralized planning and state ownership of resources.