The disintegration of the Soviet Union accelerated the process of expansion of democracy. Give reasons.

Yes, the disintegration of the Soviet Union accelerated the process of expansion of democracy –

• In Eastern Europe, most of the communist countries were controlled by them. So when the Soviet Union became weak, it led to the expansion of Democracy.

• The countries which were under the control of Soviet Union later became Democratic.

• It comprised of 15 republics. So when the Soviet Union disintegrated these republics became independent and encouraged by various ideologies emerged as democratic countries.