It’s been 33 years now since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 into 15 separate countries. And what a ride it’s been. The West has reaped the fruits of the USSR’s loss, expanding NATO to ...

The Soviet Union was officially dissolved on December 26, 1991. In return, its 15 constituent republics gained full independence, including Russia.

The Soviet Union was the world's first communist country and had a major influence on 20th-century history — and still has an influence today.

A young seaman from a small village in Vologda Oblast, Soviet Union saved the world from a nuclear meltdown off the east coast of the United States.

The definition of a “superpower” is rather subjective. In the Cold War it was applied only to the United States and the Soviet Union—the two most powerful countries in the world. This ...

Despite initial rapid economic growth, the Soviet command economy eventually collapsed in 1991. Understand the events leading up to the dissolution of the USSR.

Mikhail Gorbachev, last leader of the Soviet Union, dies at 91 He embarked on a path of radical reform that propelled the communist country toward collapse ...

A new study led by Oxford University and involving Swansea University has found that the treatment of cancer in twelve former Soviet Union countries is being impacted by shortages and ...

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union’s final leader, dies He oversaw the end to the Soviet empire, a divided Europe and the Cold War.

The Soviet Union stretched across Asia and Europe and ruled more than 15 republics. Unfortunately, the era of centralized control came crashing down in 1991. This resulted in redrawn borders and ...