Post-Soviet states

Post-Soviet states are the countries that emerged after the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. Once part of a single, communist superpower, these nations gained independence and formed their own governments. They include Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), and others in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each has its own culture, political system, and economy, but many still share historical ties to the Soviet era. The transition has been complex, involving economic reforms, political changes, and sometimes conflicts, as they move from a centralized, planned economy to diverse political and economic systems.