The Russian Empire has much hotter babes than the Soviet Empire.
The bit of personal freedom allowed by an authoritarian regime vs a totalitarian regime can do wonders.
Yep
You betcha. Old Soviet joke:
Advisor: Comrade President, the Communist Party nightclub is failing. No one is going there.
Soviet President: How can that be?
Advisor: I don't know. The food was excellent, and so were the drinks.
Soviet President: Well then, what about the waitresses?
Advisor: Comrade President, the waitresses were the least of our concerns. They were all good 50-year Party members.