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What Happened to the Eastern Bloc After Soviet Collapse?

This video examines what happened to the nations of the Eastern Bloc after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. We trace ...
AOL

15 Countries That Were Once Part of the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union stretched across Asia and Europe and ruled more than 15 republics. Unfortunately, the era of centralized control came crashing down in 1991. This resulted in redrawn borders and ...
CNN

Ukraine, Moldova and the EU begin formal negotiations. But neither country will join the bloc soon

Formal negotiations between Ukraine and Moldova on joining the European Union begin on Tuesday, a landmark moment for the two former Soviet-bloc countries that marks the start of a long, drawn-out ...
JSTOR Daily

Of Political Resurrection and ‘Lost Treasures’ in Soviet and Russian Politics

Drawing from the central notion in Russian culture of resurrection, and from Hannah Arendt’s concept of political ‘lost treasures’, this article analyses initiatives for democratisation during the ...
COLlive

Resort City of Sochi Hosts Regional Kinus Hashluchos

The stunning resort city of Sochi, nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, was the setting for an uplifting ...