The Union of Soviet Federative Socialist Republics (USSR)

The Union of Soviet Federative Socialist Republics (USSR), or Soviet Union, was a large country formed in 1922 by Marxist-led republics in Eastern Europe and northern Asia, united under a single communist government. It was characterized by state control of the economy, industry, and agriculture, aiming to create a classless society. The USSR was a superpower during the Cold War, with significant influence globally. It consisted of multiple republics, each with its own local government under the central Soviet authority. The USSR dissolved in 1991, leading to the independence of its former republics.