Collapse of the Soviet Union

In the twilight of the 20th century, the world watched in awe as the seemingly invincible Soviet Union crumbled. For decades, this communist superpower had stood as a formidable opponent to the West, its red flag a symbol of revolution and defiance. But beneath the surface, cracks were forming. Economic stagnation, political unrest, and a wave of reforms unleashed forces that would ultimately tear the union apart. From the Berlin Wall's fall to the final lowering of the hammer and sickle, the collapse of the Soviet Union reshaped global politics and redrew the map of Europe. Join us as we unravel the dramatic story of how a superpower disintegrated, leaving fifteen independent republics in its wake and forever altering the course of history.

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