What can you tell me about the Soviet Union's history? 
 I can tell you that, although the nations were allied against the Axis forces during World War II, the United States and the United Kingdom became wary of the Soviet Union's ambitions after the war and became its enemies. 
 Interesting. Are they still enemies today? 
 The Soviet Union only existed between 1922 and 1991. 
 Okay. Any other information about its history? 
 In the late 50's and early 60's, the Soviet Union strived to rival the United States scientifically and technologically in what was termed the Space Race. They launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 and a dog named Laika in 1957. The first human being in space was Yuri Gagarin in 1961. 
 Cool. I'd like some information on their politics now. 
 The Soviet intelligence agency, the KGB, under Chairman Yuri Andropov actively suppressed political dissent from 1967 to 1984. They had an extensive network of informers. 
 What else can you tell me about their politics? 
 A period of negative political as well as economic and social effects called the Era of Stagnation occurred during the rule of Leonid Brezhnev and lasted through the Andropov and Konstantin Chernenko's administrations as well. 
 Awesome. You've been a great help. Thanks 
 Is there anything else about the Soviet Union you'd like to know?
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