Question

What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?

Answer 1

Gorbachev's decision to allow elections with a multi-party system as well as form a presidency.

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Answer 2

Gorbachev's decision to allow elections with a multi-party system and create a presidency for the Soviet Union began a slow process of democratization that eventually destabilized Communist control and contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.