Question

What events led to the downfall of the Soviet Union?

Answer 1

The Soviet Union in 1991 was good until then, but it was unbalanced and it caused a collapse.

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Answer 2

The unsuccessful August 1991 coup against Gorbachev sealed the fate of the Soviet Union.

Step-by-step explanation:

Planned by hard-line Communists, the coup diminished Gorbachev's power and propelled Yeltsin and the democratic forces to the forefront of Soviet and Russian politics.