USSR
USSR
USSR (pronounced as /ˈjuː es es ˈɑːr/), an acronym for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (pronounced as /ˈjuːniən ɒv ˈsoʊviːt səˈʃɪlɪst rɪˈpʌblɪks/), was a federal socialist state in Northern Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991. The term is of Russian origin, with the etymology stemming from the Russian words "Союз Советских Социалистических Республик".
Definition
The USSR was a federal socialist state that spanned Europe and Asia during the 20th century. It was a one-party state governed by the Communist Party, with Moscow as its capital in its largest republic, the Russian SFSR. Other major urban centers were Leningrad, Kiev, Minsk, Tashkent, Alma-Ata, and Novosibirsk.
History
The USSR was established in 1922 following the conclusion of the Russian Civil War. It was a union of multiple national ethnic groups, bound together by a common government and economy. The USSR had its roots in the October Revolution of 1917 when the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Russian Provisional Government.
Dissolution
The USSR was dissolved in 1991, following a period of political and economic instability. This led to the emergence of Russia and 14 other independent countries. The dissolution of the USSR marked the end of the Cold War.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on USSR
- Wikipedia's article - USSR
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