Collapse of the Soviet Union (dec 25, 1991 – dec 25, 1991)

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This marks the last day the Soviet flag flew and the beginning of a new Russian Republic.

-Former Soviet Republics were now considered independent.

-It was partially cause by Mikhail Gorbachev because he had a more relaxed approach in terms of government and economic controls.

-There was an attempt to replace Mikhail Gorbachev but it did not succeed.

-As a result of the Fall of the Soviet Union, the former republic gained independence.

-Also the relationship between the US and Russia continue to improve in a positive way.