Russia's boundaries refer to the territorial limits or borders of modern-day Russia. These boundaries have changed over time due to historical events such as wars, treaties, and geopolitical shifts.
Soviet Union: A communist state that existed from 1922 to 1991 in Eurasia. It comprised multiple republics including Russia and was led by the Communist Party.
Iron Curtain: A metaphorical term coined by Winston Churchill during the Cold War representing the divide between Western Europe (capitalist) and Eastern Europe (communist), which was heavily influenced by Soviet control.
Eastern Bloc: The group of nations in Eastern Europe that were under Soviet influence during the Cold War period, including countries like Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, etc.
How did World War II contribute to the expansion of communism beyond Russia's boundaries?
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