The Collapse of the Soviet Union

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union

  By Susan Muaddi Darraj

  Describes some of the major events in Soviet history, such as the rise of communism in Russia, the terror and expansionist policies of Joseph Stalin, the election of Mikhail Gorbachev, the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, and ...

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: The History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev

  By Charles River Editors

  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: The History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev examines the final years of their empire, and how it all came crashing down in a relatively short period of time.

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: The History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev

  By Charles River Editors

  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: The History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev examines the final years of their empire, and how it all came crashing down in a relatively short period of time.

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: The End of an Empire

  By Andrew Langley

  At midnight on December 31, 1991, the flag of the Soviet Union came down for the last time, signaling the end of Soviet power and the end of the communist dream.

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  The Collapse of the Soviet Union: End of an Empire

  By Associated Press

  This event marked the official end of the Cold War which had imperiled the world for over four decades. AP was there to provide a unique look at the story through the eyes of Associated Press reporters and photographers.