Among the domestic causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union was

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All of these domestic causes contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Economic decline and the freedom to criticize the system led to widespread discontent and a loss of faith in the communist party. The Soviet republics, particularly Lithuania, also became increasingly dissatisfied with Soviet rule and began seeking greater autonomy. The attempted coup by hard-liners in 1991 demonstrated the weakness of the Soviet government and further eroded support for the regime. Finally, despite initial promises of reform with perestroika, the economic situation in the Soviet Union never fully improved and failed to meet the expectations of the population.

Among the Domestic Causes of the Collapse of the Soviet