>>1247
What exactly do you mean by communism?
Do you mean the 'communist movement'? Or do you mean a 'communist society', the goal of the communist movement?
A communist society is classless. But a revolution by the communist movement doesn't magically create a communist society, or even a socialist mode of production. The Soviet Union had NEPmen. The PRC has the national bourgeoisie represented on the flag and in their CPC.
OP mentioned "the ruling class in a Communist society", and you correctly pointed out that's a contradiction. That said, it's a great habit to be specific because discussions get confusing when just using the word 'socialism' or 'communism' by themselves, since there are many different valid ways to interpret them. A communist society is classless.