Soviet era

Soviet era is the period of Russian history comprising the years 1917 – 1991, when the power was held by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Nominally, however, the power belonged to the soviets ("councils"), hence the name Soviet era.

Related Topics:
Russia - 1917 - 1991 - Communist Party of the Soviet Union - Soviet

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Note that the Soviet Union was created in 1922, five years after the Soviet era began.

Related Topics:
Soviet Union - 1922

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