Why the Soviet Union Collapsed
There is not one sole cause for the collapse of the Soviet Union. Each key element fueled another, deteriorating the Soviet Union over time. The following explains the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union.
History Orb: Collapse of the Soviet Union This website gives a timeline, interactive map, photo gallery, and more to engage you in the downfall of the Soviet Union. BBC News: Collapse of USSR - 10 Years On Vocabulary
These two terms are necessary to understand the actions of the Stalin's successors.
Glasnost - Policy of openness instituted by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s. Perestroika - Restructuring of the Soviet government and economy in the 1980s. |