also: ソヴィエト
noun
soviet
Refers to a workers' council in the former Soviet Union, or more broadly to the Soviet system. Historical term.
from Russian sovet
ロシア革命のとき、各地にソビエトが組織された。
During the Russian Revolution, soviets were organized in various places.
noun
Abbreviation of ソビエト連邦. Used in historical contexts.
See also: ソビエト連邦
ソビエトは1991年に崩壊した。
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.