These countries had communist governments that were controlled by the Soviet Union.
These countries had communist governments that were controlled by the Soviet Union.
These countries had communist governments that were controlled by the Soviet Union.
The division of Eastern and Western Europe has not disappeared and is still present for geographical and political reasons. I assume you're referring to the Iron Curtain, which divided the democratic Western Europe from the communist Eastern Europe. This dissolved in the late 1980s/early 1990s, during the fall of communism. However, the Iron Curtain borders are still typically used to differentiate between Eastern and Western Europe.
Western Europe has been involved in more foreign affairs than Eastern Europe. As well, during the second World War, Eastern Europe was mostly Axis, while Western Europe was mostly Allies.
Western Europe has been involved in more foreign affairs than Eastern Europe. As well, during the second World War, Eastern Europe was mostly Axis, while Western Europe was mostly Allies.
i believe it was called the "iron curtain" that divided eastern and western Europe
Soviet Union
Communism in Eastern Europe fell during the years 1989 to 1990.
Through 1944 that would be Germany, after that Russia controlled and held eastern Europe for decades.
The environment of Eastern Europe is in extremely poor condition compared to the environment of Western Europe. The former Soviet bloc countries had much lower standards during the Soviet occupation.
Europe was divided into two opposing sides during the Cold War. Here, Western Europe was democratic and Eastern Europe was communist.
During the Cold War, Western Europe was largely aligned with the United States and NATO, embracing democratic governance and capitalist economies, while Eastern Europe was dominated by the Soviet Union, characterized by communist regimes and state-controlled economies. This ideological divide resulted in contrasting political systems, economic structures, and social freedoms. Additionally, Western Europe experienced economic prosperity and integration, exemplified by the formation of the European Economic Community, while Eastern Europe faced economic challenges and political repression under authoritarian rule. Ultimately, this division fostered significant cultural and social disparities that persisted beyond the Cold War.