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Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is the eastern half of the European continent which had been aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It is made up primarily of Slavic Countries, Hungary, and the Baltic States. The post-Soviet transition for democracy has been successful in some Eastern European States, but more difficult in those closer to Russia.
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Eastern European countries whose policies were dictated or heavily influenced by the soviet union?
satellites
IMPROVEMENT.
Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Albania.
What did the Soviets control their eastern European satellites with?
Puppet, subservient governments along with large secret police organisations and huge networks of informers(of which east Germany's was particularly famously large). When that failed (as in the Czech and Hungarian uprisings) the good ole' red army and its endless supplies of tanks and troops soon put an end to any rebellions. on a side note, i think it was in Hungary where the Russians extended the central square of budapest so that in any future rebellions they would be able to drop paratroopers directly into the city centre.
How did the soviet union led to the end of communism in eastern Europe?
The constant building of expensive military hardware (Jets, Submarines, Tanks, etc.) and NEVER USING THEM can only lead to one thing...internal deterioration. Put politely, the Soviets went bankrupt.
How did the soviet union invade eastern Europe?
The Soviet Union was a part of the Allies in World War 2. At a conference between the Big Three (Winston Churchill - Britain, Franklin Roosevelt - America, and Joseph Stalin - Soviet Union) in Febuary 1945, called the Yalta Conference, it was decided that Germany would be split into four main zones. France, Soviet Union, America, and Britain would each control a zone, and the capital, Berlin, in Soviet territory, would also be split into four. It is interesting to note that the Yalta Conference occured before the defeat of Germany.
What are ways the soviet took over eastern Europe?
There are 3 main factors:
- The poor financial and economic state of the USSR in the 1980s - it simply could no longer afford to maintain the military presence needed to control its European satellite states
- Gorbachev's policies of glasnost - "openness" not only within the USSR but the realization that eastern Europe must be allowed to go its own way
- Nationalism - perhaps it had more of an effect within the borders of the USSR (the 14 non-Russian republics all declaring independence) but nationalism within eastern Europe was strong as well
What eastern European countries were occupied by the Soviet Union in 1988?
No Eastern European countries were 'occupied' by the Soviet Union (USSR) in 1988. All Eastern Europe countries had their own independent governments.
The following Eastern European countries were members of the Warsaw Pact, which means they were allies of the USSR and followed an economic and foreign policy similar to the USSR:
Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania.
However, some current Eastern European countries were states within the Soviet Union and whose authority was sublimated to Russia. These include: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova.
Which eastern European countries part of the Soviet Union?
Not all All Eastern European Countries were part of the Soviet Union (USSR) of them.
The following European countries were part of the USSR before its disintegration in 1992:
Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova.
Plus the three Caucasus countries which are sometimes considered part of Europe: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan.
How did change the Soviet Union clear the way for democracy in Eastern Europe?
It pointed the way for Mikhail S. Gorbachev's reform program twenty years.
Why where eastern European countries communist?
I will attempt a three-part answer to the question. Firstly, the Zeitgeist (German for "spirit of the times") for much of that part of the world's history was/has been the presence of strong, patriarchal leaders. Within that cultural and historical framework, male tyrannical leaders (such as the Czars of Russia, the Napoleonic types, etc.) continued to thrive, grow and yes, even to be groomed, in the ultimate nationalistic super-power zeal (which captivated much of Asian - European imagination and fervor). The evidence of this "super power" status was the annexation and subjugation of neighboring countries (which served a secondary purpose of also appropriating said countries' natural and other resources. Lacking a spirit of international interdependence, such as that proposed by Harry Truman in the League of Nations concept, there was as yet a barbaric, survival of the fittest mentality amongst nations) So, it could be argued that some communist countries were so only by result and NOT by design. In any event, people will always need order, protection, food and some semblance of peace (see Erickson's "Needs Hierarchy"). As people felt these needs provided by a strong, authoritarian regime, they were content to coexist within that regime for awhile. It is a well documented fact that communist regimes - although brutal, were quite efficient in their domestic economic productivity.
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Why did Stalin feel compelled to create puppet states in Eastern Europe?
Stalin created puppet states in Eastern Europe to expand the power of the USSR. It also enabled the Soviet Union to take advantage of these nations' natural resources and their industries. The idea that he created the socalled Soviet bloc to protect the USSR from Western Europe and the US, is a convenient way to rationalize his method of imperialism. And, the idea that by controlling the nations of Eastern Europe, he prevented the creation of an anti-Soviet alliance that could become a threat to the USSR falls into the excuse for imperialism stated earlier.
In terms of measuring the validity of the Soviet imperialism argument for Stalin's aggression is fairly easy. For all practical purposes, there is no evidence that the populations of Western Europe made any mass movements into Eastern Europe to be protected from Western imperialism. Quite the opposite, people in these puppet states risked their lives to escape from Eastern Europe, or stage revolutions, such as Hungary did in the mid 1950's.
Why did western European economies grow faster than eastern European economies after World War II?
The Marshall Plan helped the West recover faster.
under pressure from stalin, eastern europe countries refused aid from the united states
What eastern European military alliance was formed in 1955?
Signed 14 May 1955, the Warsaw Pact (formally, the Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation, and Mutual Assistance and similar in format to NATO) was a collective defense treaty among the eight communist states of Central and Eastern Europe governing during the Cold War.
Some Eastern European nations tried to solve problems caused by the dissolution of the Soviet Union by instilling democratic governments. For example, Poland is a country that did this.
Why do Eastern European countries have a lower GDP per capita than Western European countries?
The European Union was founded by Western European countries while Eastern European countries were still occupied by the Soviet Union.
How did rivers affect eastern Europe?
Water helps to generate hydroelectric power, which has commercial use.
Why did soviet leaders want to control eastern europe?
The Soviet Union wanted to create a buffer zone to the west of Russia. This "Iron Curtain", as it came to be known, would take the hit before Russia did. It may or may not have been Stalin's intention to use this to spread communism, but it was certainly for the motherland's protection.
They were able to take control of eastern Europe after world war 2 by giving ,the poor countries that lost a lot of money and infrastructure, money and aid with a condition that these countries become communist.
What is the largest country that was part of the former Soviet Union?
Russia was the largest republic in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
NATO, Washington Treaty
What was the alliance formed by Eastern European countries under the control of the Soviet Union?
The Warsaw Pact was the alliance that was made by communist Eastern European countries that the Soviet Union controlled. It was a military alliance that was formed in 1955, during the Cold War.
What were the soviets' objectives in supporting the spread of communism in Eastern Europe?
The soviets had expected to win a quick victory
