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What was the primary inspiration behind the socialist revolution in Russia in 1917?
What was the primary inspiration behind the socialist revolution in Russia in 1917?
Which institution did the makers of the Soviet system prioritize the most?
Which institution did the makers of the Soviet system prioritize the most?
What was the central political entity in the Soviet political system?
What was the central political entity in the Soviet political system?
How was the economy managed in the Soviet Union?
How was the economy managed in the Soviet Union?
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What term was used to refer to the group of countries under the control of the USSR after the Second World War?
What term was used to refer to the group of countries under the control of the USSR after the Second World War?
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Which military alliance held together the countries in the 'socialist bloc'?
Which military alliance held together the countries in the 'socialist bloc'?
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What major event elevated the Soviet Union to become a great power after World War II?
What major event elevated the Soviet Union to become a great power after World War II?
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Which country's economy was more developed than the rest of the world except for the US after World War II?
Which country's economy was more developed than the rest of the world except for the US after World War II?
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What type of society did the makers of the Soviet system aim to design?
What type of society did the makers of the Soviet system aim to design?
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What were some of the challenges faced by Central Asian countries post the end of the Cold War?
What were some of the challenges faced by Central Asian countries post the end of the Cold War?
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How did Moscow's method of dealing with Chechen rebels impact the region?
How did Moscow's method of dealing with Chechen rebels impact the region?
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What was the significance of Tajikistan's civil war that lasted till 2001?
What was the significance of Tajikistan's civil war that lasted till 2001?
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Why did some local Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh want to secede and join Armenia?
Why did some local Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh want to secede and join Armenia?
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How did the demand for independence in Georgia lead to a civil war?
How did the demand for independence in Georgia lead to a civil war?
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What role did river waters play in the conflicts among countries and provinces?
What role did river waters play in the conflicts among countries and provinces?
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Why did the US seek military bases in Central Asia post 9/11?
Why did the US seek military bases in Central Asia post 9/11?
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How did Russia view the Central Asian states post the Cold War?
How did Russia view the Central Asian states post the Cold War?
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What attracted outside powers and oil companies to Central Asia post the Cold War?
What attracted outside powers and oil companies to Central Asia post the Cold War?
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Why did Central Asia become a zone of competition among outside powers post the Cold War?
Why did Central Asia become a zone of competition among outside powers post the Cold War?
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