Soviet Union history

The Soviet Union was a communist state that existed from 1922 to 1991, formed after the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was a federation of socialist republics led by Russia, emphasizing state control over the economy and society. The USSR aimed to create a classless society, but authoritarian rule, political repression, and the arms race with the U.S. marked its history. Despite achievements like rapid industrialization and space exploration, economic struggles and political reforms in the 1980s led to its peaceful dissolution. Today, its former republics are independent nations, with Russia as the largest successor state.