Soviet Union (for historical context)

The Soviet Union was a socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991, encompassing Russia and several other republics, such as Ukraine and the Baltic states. Founded after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, it aimed to create a classless society. The USSR was marked by a centralized economy, state control, and significant political repression. It emerged as a superpower post-World War II, competing with the United States during the Cold War. The union eventually faced economic struggles and political unrest, leading to its dissolution in 1991, which reshaped global politics and ended the communist regime in Russia.