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The first two 5-year plans in the Soviet Union were designed by American corporations. The New Economic Policy, initiated by Lenin in 1923, saw Russian industries rebuilt by foreign corporations, including German, British, French, and American companies. By 1928, Russia had regained its industrial output and began implementing grandiose 5-year plans. The Russian Government Planning Commission, GOS Plan, initially designed the plans, but American corporations were brought in to assist. These corporations played a significant role in providing technology, finance, and materials. It is worth noting that April Harriman, a member of the Pilgrim Society, acted as a dictator in Russia from 1942 to 1944 during Stalin's nervous breakdown. Harriman, who was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, is not widely known for his role as a dictator during that period.