Soviétique

Soviétique is a French adjective referring to the Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The USSR was a socialist state that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. The term "soviétique" is used to describe anything related to this political entity, its history, its people, or its culture.

For example, "politique soviétique" refers to the political system and actions of the Soviet government. "Art soviétique" encompasses the artistic styles and movements that developed within the Soviet Union, often influenced by socialist realism. "Citoyen soviétique" denotes a citizen of the Soviet Union. The language spoken in many of the Soviet republics was often referred to in relation to their Soviet context, though specific national languages like Russian, Ukrainian, or Georgian remained distinct.

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the dissolution of the USSR into its constituent republics, which then became independent nations. While the adjective "soviétique" remains historically significant, it no longer refers to a contemporary political entity. It is primarily used in historical, political science, and cultural contexts to discuss the period of Soviet rule and its lasting impact. The legacy of the Soviet era continues to be a subject of study and discussion in Russia and the former Soviet republics, as well as internationally.