Post-Soviet States

Countries that emerged from the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Articles with this tag: 5 Updated: August 23, 2026

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Askar Akayev — First President of Kyrgyzstan (1990–2005) Askar Akayev Askar Akayev (born 1944) is a Kyrgyz physicist and politician who served as Kyrgyzstan’s first president from 1990 to 2005; initially a reformer, his later years in office drew con…

Belarus — Republic in Eastern Europe

Belarus — Republic in Eastern Europe Belarus Concise encyclopedia entry on Belarus: geography, history, government, demographics, economy, culture, environment and international relations.

Russia: geography, history, society and notable features

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Soviet Union (USSR): origins, structure, and historical legacy

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Ukraine: geography, history, government and contemporary overview

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