The reign of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (or USSR) came to a screeching halt in 1991. After 68 years of reign, the collective of socialist countries were dissolved and reformed into new borders and republic entities.
This month, we look back on the August Coup, when Soviet Communists failed their takeover, and eventually, to the dissolution to the Soviet Union as a whole.
Take a look at the best memes we found commemorating this important event in world history.
1. A little light reading

2. Pick up the phone!

3. Not I, WE.

4. What’s good for the goose…

4. What to do… what to do…

5. Ctrl+Alt+Delete

6. Nothin’ but a memory

7. At least a burrito is good

8. Big brother bear

4. Google it
