1. Russia During and After the Cold War

2. Post World War II Germany Divided U.S., U.K., France divide West
Russia Occupies East
Yalta Conference—Stalin promises to hold free elections in these territories, but doesn’t

3. Cold War Creation Creation of Soviet Bloc
Soviets establish communist governments in Eastern Europe (puppets, satellites)
Soviets tighten their grip “Behind the Iron Curtain”

4. Warsaw Pact

5. Races U.S. & Soviet Union Engage in an Arms and Space Race
Ends in US landing on the moon!
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6. Kruschev (Crew Chef) 1956--Denounced Stalin in speech
Initially wanted “Peaceful Coexistence” between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
U.S. spy plane shot down
2. Tried to install missiles in Cuba
Forced to resign by Communist Party

7. Breshnev Began Détente with President Nixon
1. “Thawing” of Cold War Tensions
2. SALT I Agreement Signed—Strategic Arms Limitation Talk
Détente Ended (1979)
Soviets sent troops to Afghanistan to back Communist Government

8. Andropov/Chernenko Both Ruled less than 2 years Too ill to do much
Last of the “Old Guard”

9. Mikhail Gorbachev (1985-1991) Rise of the “New Guard”=Reforms
1. Perestroika (Economic Restructuring)
2. Glasnost (Openness and Honesty)
Attempted Coup D’Etat by “Old Guard” weakens his power

10. Boris Yeltsin (1992-2000) Senses change in Russia
Appoints himself leader of Russian Republic
Bans communist party--No more Soviet Union

11. Vladimir Putin (2000-present)
Elected as President of new Russian Republic
“Grey Cardinal” is an honest and good organizer
Many challenges (economic, political, social)