One unintended result of glasnost was the emergence of nationalist movements and calls for independence from the Soviet Union by various republics and ethnic groups within the country. The opening up of political discussion and relaxation of censorship under glasnost allowed these groups to express their grievances and demand greater autonomy or even complete independence. This led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the emergence of several independent states in 1991, which was not necessarily the goal of the glasnost policy itself. Additionally, glasnost also led to the revelation of the extent of corruption and economic problems within the Soviet Union, further undermining confidence in the Soviet government and contributing to its eventual collapse.