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The USSR

The USSR, also known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was a socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991. It was located in Eurasia and spanned a vast territory, covering parts of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The USSR was a federation composed of 15 Soviet republics, with Moscow serving as its capital. The Soviet Union emerged after the Russian Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Russian monarchy and established a socialist government led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party. Under the leadership of the Communist Party, the USSR embarked on a path of socialist transformation, aiming to build a classless society and eliminate economic inequalities. During its existence, the USSR was characterized by a planned economy, where the state controlled major industries and resources. It implemented collective farming and centralized economic planning, with five-year plans setting targets for economic development. The Soviet Union achieved significant industrialization...