The future of the Soviet Union.

From: The Futurist | Date: November 1, 1991| Author: Hecht, James L.; Modisett, Lawrence E. | Copyright information

Nationalistic forces have surged to the forefront of political life in the Soviet Union with breathtaking swiftness. Nationalist fervor has been fed by frustration over the economy and encouraged by the new freedom of expression, by the Communist party's loss of control over Soviet life, and by the Eastern European example.

For the first time, mass movements reflecting the popular will toward national self-determination and other deeply felt issues have arisen throughou...

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