an "iron curtain" that kept them safe from new invaders. it caused the cold war because many nations overrearcted
Ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and even before so, the economy of Eastern Europe was in shambles. After the collapse, there was high unemployment, drops in population, slow economic growth, etc. Some former Soviet countries are still in tough economic times from the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the current European debt crisis isn't helping. However, people generally remained joyful and optimistic, simply because they had finally defeated communism and were able to switch to democracy.
It is west of Russia
Between 1989 and 1994, significant global events unfolded, particularly in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the end of the Cold War, leading to the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe. In 1991, the Soviet Union dissolved, resulting in the independence of several republics. Additionally, the Gulf War occurred in 1990-1991, highlighting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
(A+)They were under the control of the Soviet Union.
The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.The collapse of the USSR, which resulted in many countries in eastern Europe becoming independent and out of the control of Russia.
Eastern Europe
1990
Western European economies grew faster than Eastern European economies after World War II primarily due to differing economic systems and policies. Western Europe embraced capitalist market economies, benefiting from the Marshall Plan, which provided substantial financial aid for reconstruction and development. In contrast, Eastern Europe was dominated by Soviet-style command economies, which often stifled innovation and productivity. Additionally, political instability and repression in Eastern Europe hindered economic growth and integration with global markets.
The Former Soviet Union
The collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe was a series of events that led to the dissolution of communist regimes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This collapse was spurred by a combination of factors, including economic stagnation, political repression, and popular discontent. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of communist rule in Eastern Europe, while the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the final collapse of communism in the region.
Eastern Europe
Western Europe (Eastern part of the Roman Empire did not collapse and became known as the Byzantine Empire) went into a period of chaos, then arose in the feudal society (Middle Ages)
Communism (classless stateless society based on production for use and democratic control) never existed in Eastern Europe. The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolised the end of state capitalism.
Eastern Europe has experienced significant political and social changes since the late 20th century, particularly following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Many countries transitioned from communist regimes to democratic governance and market economies. In recent years, tensions have escalated due to geopolitical conflicts, notably the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing war in Ukraine that began in 2022, which has drawn international attention and led to widespread humanitarian crises. These events have reshaped alliances and security dynamics in the region.
I believe its Eastern Europe was turbulent with governmental upheavals, protests, and significant changes.
There were more than two. The first obvious ones would be the democratization of eastern European nations and their transitions from state-controlled to liberal market economies. Further consequences would include the dissolution of the Warsaw pact and the integration of eastern European nations into organizations such as NATO and, very importantly, the EU.