"Post-Soviet Space" refers to the region comprising the former republics of the Soviet Union, which dissolved in 1991. This area includes countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic States, and several others in Central Asia. Each of these nations has since developed its own political, economic, and cultural identity, influenced by their unique histories and relationships with Russia. The transition from a centralized Soviet system to independent governance has led to various challenges, including economic reforms, political instability, and ethnic conflicts. Some countries, like Estonia and Lithuania, have integrated into European Union structures, while others maintain closer ties with Russia.