Timeline of Key Events in the Soviet Union and CIS

Flashcards based on a timeline of significant historical events in the Soviet Union and the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

What year was Mikhail Gorbachev elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party?

1985

What significant event happened in November 1989?

The Berlin Wall falls.

When did Lithuania declare its independence from the Soviet Union?

March 1990.

Which countries joined the UN in September 1991?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

What did Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus do in December 1991?

They annulled the USSR and established the CIS.

When did Gorbachev resign?

December 25, 1991.

What agreement was signed between India and Russia in 2001?

Indo-Russian Strategic Agreement (80 bilateral agreements).

Which countries joined NATO in March 2004?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

What was the role of the USSR in relation to the Socialist Bloc?

The USSR was the leader of the Socialist Bloc.

What pact created the Warsaw Pact?

The Warsaw Pact was created to counter NATO.