The Soviet Breakup
A detailed Summary of The Soviet Breakup
When on December 21, 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist and broke into a
fragmented group of independent countries (Byrnes), the world breathed a sigh of
relief. Another "horrible" communist country had finally seen the light and given way
to the western beliefs of capitalism and democratic government. But was this really the
best thing to happen to an already unstable country? Some say yes, because the socialist
beliefs and oppression are finally gone. Others say no, because even though capitalism
is present, the countries weren't ready for it and have suffered because of it. One thing
is for sure though. The economy of the former U.S.S.R. is on the brink of disaster
with no apparent escape in the near future (Lucas).
The Russian economy has seen a huge decrease in productivity. In the late
1980's, the per capita income was about $8700 (Byrnes). Compared to the $2,466 of
1997(World in figures), this change is painfully evident. This, some believe, is
ultimately leading to the disintegration

once again, and another vicious cycle of wars and oppression will start again.
Overall, I believe that the Soviet Union was better off as it was before the
as the Soviet Union. Unemployment was nonexistent, because every able bodied person
Caryl, Christian. "Is this Weimar Russia?" U.S. News Online. 11/16/98
russia_crisis/newsid_152000/152621.stm
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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