As with other former Soviet states , in the 1990s the economy collapsed and the country experienced social problems .
Throughout most of the 20th century it was part of the Soviet Union , until its fall in 1991 .
As with other former Soviet Union states , in the 1990s the economy collapsed and the country experienced social problems .
Throughout most of the 20th century it was part of the Soviet Union , until its fall in 1991 .