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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Fall of the USSR

Question 2 • Online World History B

What effect did the breakup of the USSR have on the Russian economy for the first five years after the event?

Answer
A
The economy stabilized.
B
The economy declined.
C
The economy grew slightly.
D
The economy grew rapidly.

Explanation

After the USSR dissolved, Russia shifted from a centrally planned economy to a market economy. The transition brought severe disruption, including falling production and economic hardship, so the economy declined during its first five years rather than stabilizing or growing.

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