socialist bloc
Communist nation group
The socialist bloc refers to the alliance of communist states aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, including Eastern European nations, Cuba, and at times China and other communist governments.
The term emphasizes their shared socialist economic systems and political opposition to Western capitalism.
After 1989, the socialist bloc rapidly dissolved.
Also called the Eastern bloc or communist bloc.
- state ownershipGovernment possession of assets
- Warsaw PactSoviet-led military alliance
- USSRFormer communist superpower
- Soviet influenceCommunist superpower's political reach
- propaganda postersIdeological artwork for masses
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