dec 25, 1991 - Collapse of Soviet Union
Description:
As a result of Mikhail Gorbachev's treacherous reforms (perestroika) and his desire to sign a new union treaty, the Soviet Union broke up into 15 sovereign and independent states. The Russian Federation became the legal successor of the USSR, remaining a great world power.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 25, 1991
Now
~ 32 years ago
