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Soviet Union
Also known as USSR
The Soviet Union was a one-party communist state formed after the Russian Revolution, spanning most of the former Russian Empire. It was a superpower during the Cold War and promoted state atheism, restricting religious practice including Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus. It dissolved into fifteen republics in 1991.
Key facts
| Dates | 1922 – 1991 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Asia |
| Capital | Moscow |
| Founder | Vladimir Lenin |
| Religion(s) | State atheism |
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