End of Cold War

What was Agent Dmitri Volkov's role during the Soviet Union's rise as a superpower?

• He was a public figure advocating for reforms.

• He was a spy serving the Soviet Union.

• He was a diplomat negotiating with the West.

• He was a scientist working on Sputnik I.

How did Dmitri Volkov perceive the Soviet Union's economic condition despite its global power?

• He believed it was thriving and prosperous.

• He thought it was stagnant with inferior goods and low wages.

• He considered it to be on par with Western economies.

• He felt it was rapidly improving due to technological advancements.

What was the impact of Gorbachev's Glasnost policy according to Dmitri Volkov?

• It strengthened the Communist Party's control.

• It led to increased criticism and dissent against the Communist Party.

• It had no significant impact on the Soviet Union.

• It improved the Soviet Union's international relations.

In which country did Dmitri Volkov witness the rise of Solidarity under Lech Walesa?

• East Germany

• Czechoslovakia

• Poland

• Romania

What event signaled the impending collapse of the Iron Curtain according to Dmitri's contacts?

• The rise of Solidarity in Poland

• Mass defections to the West from East Germany

• The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia

• The violent protests in Romania

How did Dmitri Volkov describe the situation in Romania during the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu?

• A peaceful transition of power

• A diplomatic negotiation

• Violent protests and regime collapse

• A military coup

What significant event did Dmitri Volkov witness on Christmas Day in 1991?

• The peaceful split of Czechoslovakia

• The resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev

• The execution of Nicolae Ceaușescu

• The launch of Sputnik I