Twilight of a Superpower The Soviet Union's Rise and Fall
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As of January 1, 1991, the Soviet Union stood as the world's largest nation, spanning approximately 8,650,000 square miles (22,400,000 square km) - nearly one-sixth of the Earth's land surface. With a population surpassing 290 million, it comprised a mosaic of over 100 distinct nationalities within its borders. The Soviet Union wielded formidable military might, boasting tens of thousands of nuclear weapons, and held sway over a vast sphere of influence, extending across eastern Europe through mechanisms such as the Warsaw Pact.