By now the German Democratic Republic ( East Germany ) , founded in October 1949 , had replaced the Soviet military administration in this part of Germany .
The young country continued to enjoy the fraternal guidance and support of the Soviet   .
By now the German Democratic Republic ( East Germany ) , founded in October 1949 , had replaced the Soviet military administration in this part of Germany , although the young country continued to enjoy the fraternal guidance and support of the Soviet Union .