The Fall of the Soviet Union

1991-12-26

The superpower that rivaled the United States collapsed.

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Mikhail Gorbachev

President of the Soviet Union

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his policies of glasnost and perestroika which aimed to reform the communist system. His leadership ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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Boris Yeltsin

President of Russia

Boris Yeltsin was the first President of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. He played a key role in the transition from communism to a market economy and democracy in Russia.

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Vladimir Putin

Russian Politician

Vladimir Putin served as President of Russia and Prime Minister, playing a significant role in shaping post-Soviet Russia. He is known for consolidating power and implementing policies to restore Russia's influence on the world stage.

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