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Creation of the Communist Party
Was the only legal, ruling political party in the Soviet Union and one of the largest communist organizations in the world but lost dominance in 1991. -
Russian Revolution
This was a series of revolutions in 1917 which dismantled the Tsarist autcracy and led to the creation of the Russian SFSR. -
Bolshevik Revolution
This overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and gave power to local Soviets dominated by Bolsheviks. -
Lenin's New Economic Policy
New, more capitalism-oriented economic policy necassary after the Civil War to raise the economy of the country, which was almost ruined. -
Establishment of USSR
Confederation of Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, and The Transcaucasian Federation was established that was based on Marxist socialism. -
Salin's 5 Year Plan
This was a list of economic goals that were designed to strengthen the country's economy between 1928 and 1932. -
Russian Stock Market Crash
This resulted in the Russian government devaluing and defaulting on its debt. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
14-day confrontation between the Soviet Union and Cuba on one side, and the United States on the other. This is known as the moment when the Cold War came closest to turning into a nuclear conflict. -
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Glasnost/Perestroika
These were reforms by Mikhail Garbachev that were instituted at the same time that were suppose to help reduce corruption and restruct political and economic systems. -
End of Communist Party
Ended after failed August Putsch and was no longer able to lead the country. -
Democracy of Russia Implemented
Democracy was a thought after the Soviet Union collapsed but Russia has yet to fully become a democracy.
