Same happened in Computers
Rusian hardware was somewhat thriving in 60s, non-existing in 70s. Instead, we had System 360/370, PDP-11 / VAX and Barrows. All under nice Russain abbreviations. All barely functioning, as Russian production technology could not reach the Western quality.
Eventually, IBM XTs and ATs were copied. The process stopped there due to opening of the iron curtain.
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