1991 Uprisings

The 1991 Uprisings refer to a series of political protests and revolts across the Soviet Union, mainly driven by widespread dissatisfaction with Communist leadership and economic hardship. Citizens demanded independence, democratic reforms, and better living conditions as the USSR faced internal decline. Key events included in countries like Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Georgia, challenges to Soviet authority, and pushes for sovereignty. These uprisings significantly contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union later that year, marking the end of a major superpower and leading to the emergence of independent nations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.