dec 25, 1991 - Middle Eastern Countries Gain Independence
Description:
On December 25, 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed partly as a result of the Cold War. As a result, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan all gained independence; however, they were still ruled by communist leaders.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 25, 1991
Now
~ 33 years ago