Scenarios about 'post-Soviet era'
The period beginning after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, characterized by the transition of former Soviet republics to independent states. This era witnessed dramatic political, economic, and social transformations including democratization efforts, market reforms, ethnic tensions, and the realignment of global power structures. In alternate history scenarios, the post-Soviet era offers rich ground for exploring different outcomes to the collapse of communism, varying paths of development for former Soviet states, and alternative geopolitical arrangements.
What If The Russian Federation Collapsed in The 1990s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia fractured into multiple independent states following the Soviet collapse, permanently reshaping geopolitics, energy markets, and the global balance of power.
What If The Russian Financial Crisis of 1998 Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia avoided its devastating 1998 financial collapse, potentially transforming post-Soviet economic development, global financial markets, and the trajectory of Russian politics under Putin.