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Eastern Bloc countries

Historical term referring to the Soviet-aligned states during the Cold War. Often used with 旧 (former) in modern contexts.

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The Eastern Bloc countries were under Soviet influence during the Cold War.

旧きゅう東ひがし側がわ諸しょ国こくの経けい済ざいは市し場じょう経けい済ざいへと移い行こうした。

The economies of the former Eastern Bloc countries transitioned to market economies.