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GCSE History · key term
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, formed in 1922 as a union of republics under Communist rule.
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Paper 3
Revise: Moves Towards TotalitarianismThe Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or USSR, was formed in 1922. It brought republics, including Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, together in a federal union. The 1924 constitution set out the union’s governing structure.
Distinguish the USSR’s formation in 1922 from its constitution in 1924. Explain the difference between the republics’ formal status and central Communist Party control.
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