Soviet Union Ceases to exist (jan 5, 1988 – jan 1, 1991)
Description:
Christmas 1991, the Soviet flag was lowered and the Russian tricolor was raised. Gorbachev resigned and was replaced by the president of the newly independent Russia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1988
jan 1, 1991
~ 2 years and 11 months