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71Ukraine — /yooh krayn , kruyn , yooh krayn/, n. a republic in SE Europe: rich agricultural and industrial region. 50,684,635; 223,090 sq. mi. (603,700 sq. km). Cap.: Kiev. Russian, Ukraina. Formerly, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. * * * Ukraine… …
72Television and Radio — ▪ 1995 Introduction Dominant trends in television and radio in 1994 included continuing globalization of services and programming and increased competition between cable and telephone companies. The industry s battle cry was expand or exit …
73consumer advocacy — Introduction also called consumerism movement or policies aimed at regulating the products, services, methods, and standards of manufacturers, sellers, and advertisers in the interests of the buyer. Such regulation may be institutional,… …
74Southeast Asia, history of — Introduction history of the area from prehistoric times to the contemporary period. Early society and accomplishments Origins Knowledge of the early prehistory of Southeast Asia (Southeast Asia, history of) has undergone exceptionally …
75History of the Soviet Union (1982–1991) — The history of the Soviet Union from 1982 through 1991, spans the period from Leonid Brezhnev s death and funeral until the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Due to the years of Soviet military buildup at the expense of domestic development,… …
76Chronology — SOVIET ERA (1917 1985) 1917 February: Bread riots in Petrograd (“February Revolution”). March: Abdication of Nicholas II; establishment of the Provisional Government and election of the Soviet of Workers’ Deputies. 16 April: Vladimir Lenin… …
77Bulgaria, People’s Republic Of — With heavy assistance from the Soviet Union’s Red Army, a coup d’état in September 1944 saw the installation of a communist government in Bulgaria. The regime was to last until 1989, and was one of the most loyal to the Soviet line of thinking …
78Poland, People’s Republic Of — Following the success of the Polish resistance to the Third Reich in World War II, a Soviet Union–sponsored communist regime emerged in Poland and ruled for over 40 years. Though predominantly following the orthodox Marxism–Leninism espoused… …
79Vladimir Putin — This name uses Eastern Slavic naming customs; the patronymic is Vladimirovich and the family name is Putin. Vladimir Putin Владимир Путин …
80History of Thailand (1932–1973) — The history of Thailand from 1932 to 1973 was dominated by military dictatorships which were in power for much of the period. The main personalities of the period were the dictator Pibulsonggram (better known as Phibun), who allied the country… …
