USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Definition

The USSR, also known as the Soviet Union, was a federal socialist state in Northern Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991. It was a one-party state governed by the Communist Party.

Analogy

Think of the USSR as a strict school principal who has set very rigid rules and regulations for all students (representing different republics). The principal's word is law, and there's no room for disagreement or dissent.

Related terms

Communism: A political theory derived from Karl Marx advocating class war leading to a society where all property is publicly owned, and each person works according to their abilities and needs.

Cold War: As mentioned earlier, this term refers to geopolitical tension between powers in Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union) and Western Bloc (the US).

Iron Curtain: A term popularized by Winston Churchill representing Europe's division into two separate areas from end of World War II in 1945 until end of Cold War in 1991. The "Iron Curtain" countries were under influence/control of Soviet Union.