How did the decline of the Soviet union in the late 20th century affect countries in the eastern bloc

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Explanation:

The Soviet Union's collapse not only threw economic systems and trade relations throughout Eastern Europe into a tailspin, it also produced the upheaval in many Eastern European countries and led to increased crime rates and corruption within the Russian government.

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