Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic

The Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (Belarus) was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union from 1919 until its dissolution in 1991. It was established as a socialist state aligned with communist principles, governed centrally from Moscow. Located in Eastern Europe, it was characterized by a planned economy, state ownership of resources, and communist political structures. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Belarus declared independence in 1991, transitioning to a separate nation while retaining many Soviet-era influences in its government and society.