Question

Which historical declaration formally announced the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in December 1991?

• A. Belovezha Accords
• B. Alma-Ata Declaration
• C. Minsk Agreement
• D. Moscow Declaration

Hint:

Remember:

• USSR dissolved in: \[ 1991 \]
• CIS was formally created through: \[ \text{Alma-Ata Declaration} \]
• Signed by former Soviet republics in Kazakhstan

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), an organization formed by former Soviet republics to maintain cooperation after the breakup of the USSR.

Step 1: Understand the Alma-Ata Declaration. The: \[ Alma-Ata Declaration \] was signed in December \(1991\) by several former Soviet republics. It officially:

• Confirmed the dissolution of the Soviet Union
• Established the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

Step 2: Eliminate the incorrect options.

• Belovezha Accords initiated the process of dissolving the USSR but did not formally include all republics.
• Minsk Agreement is generally associated with peace negotiations related to Ukraine conflict.
• Moscow Declaration is unrelated to the formal creation of CIS.

Thus, the declaration that formally announced the dissolution of the Soviet Union and creation of CIS was: \[ \boxed{\text{Alma-Ata Declaration}} \]