aug 18, 1991 - Soviet Union Disbanded (August 18, 1991)

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The USSR was disbanded on August 18, 1991 after Gorbachev’s decision to create a presidency and elections with a multi-party system. This began a process of democratization that destabilized communist control of the country. This event is significant because it demonstrates the magnitude of Gorbachev’s decisions during his leadership.

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