Lesson 48 of 84 · Cold War Modern
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The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the Cold War and significantly altered the global political landscape.
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The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of the Cold War and significantly altered the global political landscape. The decline of communism in Eastern Europe, coupled with economic turmoil and nationalist movements within the Soviet republics, led to a loss of control by the central government in Moscow. The formal dissolution occurred on December 26, 1991, when the Soviet Union ceased to exist, resulting in the emergence of 15 independent republics, including Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states. This transformation not only ended the rivalry between the superpowers but also raised questions about democracy, capitalism, and the future of international relations.
Key Facts
The Soviet Union dissolved on December 26, 1991.
It resulted in 15 independent republics.
The end of the Soviet Union marked the conclusion of the Cold War.
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