Post-Soviet Russia and Cold War

The video discusses the end of the Cold War, focusing on the late 1970s to early 1990s. It highlights the economic and political challenges faced by the Soviet Union, including the arms race, the war in Afghanistan, and shortages of consumer goods. Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms, perestroika and glasnost, aimed to address these issues by introducing capitalist elements and political freedoms. These changes led to protests and the eventual independence of Eastern European countries. The Soviet Union collapsed, resulting in the emergence of new nations. Post-Cold War Russia saw the rise of oligarchs and a shift towards a capitalist economy, with Vladimir Putin playing a significant role in its governance.

What time period does the end of the Cold War cover?

• Late 90s to early 2010s

• Late 60s to early 80s

• Late 80s to early 2000s

• Late 70s to early 90s

What was one of the main economic challenges faced by the Soviet Union in the 1980s?

• A rise in unemployment

• A decrease in oil prices

• The cost of the space race

• A decline in agricultural production

Which war did the Soviet Union get involved in that contributed to its economic problems?

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• Gulf War

• Afghan War

What was the name of the Soviet leader who introduced reforms in the 1980s?

• Boris Yeltsin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the purpose of Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?

• To increase military spending

• To promote economic restructuring

• To expand the Soviet Union's territory

• To reduce nuclear weapons

What significant event symbolized the end of the Cold War in 1989?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The dissolution of the Warsaw Pact

• The signing of the INF Treaty

• The reunification of Germany

Which countries gained independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

• Poland, Hungary, Romania

• Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Bulgaria

• All of the above

What term describes the wealthy individuals who acquired state-owned industries in post-Soviet Russia?

• Aristocrats

• Oligarchs

• Proletariat

• Bourgeoisie

Who has been a prominent political figure in Russia since 2000?

• Dmitry Medvedev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Putin

• Boris Yeltsin

What type of government does Russia have today?

• Anarchist

• Democratic with state involvement

• Monarchy

• Communist