The dissolution of the Soviet Union was formally enacted on December 26, 1991, as a result of the declaration no. 142- of the Soviet of the Republics of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. The declaration acknowledged the independence of the former Soviet republics and created the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), although five of the signatories ratified it much later or not at all. On the previous day, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union, resigned, declared his office extinct, and handed over its powers including control of the Soviet nuclear missile launching codes to Russian President Boris Yeltsin. That evening at 7:32 p.m., the Soviet flag was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time and replaced with the pre-revolutionary Russian flag.

Mikhail Gorbachev was elected General Secretary by the Politburo on March 11, 1985, three hours after predecessor Konstantin Chernenko's death at age 73. Gorbachev, aged 54, was the youngest member of the Politburo. His initial goal as general secretary was to revive the Soviet economy, and he realized that doing so would require reforming underlying political and social structures. The reforms began with personnel changes of senior Brezhnev-era officials who would impede political and economic change. On April 23, 1985, Gorbachev brought two proteges, Yegor Ligachev and Nikolai Ryzhkov, into the Politburo as full members. He kept the "power" ministries happy by promoting KGB Head Viktor Chebrikov from candidate to full member and appointing Minister of Defence Marshal Sergei Sokolov as a Politburo candidate. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. What was the time when the Russian flag was lowered?
2. What date was the dissolution put in place?
3. Who was the leader that quit the day before?
4. What date was the election of Gorbachev?
5. Who were the nuclear passwords given over to?
6. What position was Gorbachev voted in to by the Politburo?
7. Who did he take over from due to him being deceased?
8. How old was he when he died?
9. Where was the flag lowered from for the last time?
10. And what was put in its place?
11. How old was Gorbachev as the youngest person in the politburo?
12. What was his original aims as secretary?
13. What date did he bring in two apprentices?
14. Was the declaration no. 142-H?
15. How did he keep the ministries satisfied?
Answer: 1. 7:32 p.m
2. December 26, 1991
3. Mikhail Gorbachev
4. March 11, 1985,
5. Boris Yeltsin
6. General Secretary
7. Konstantin Chernenko
8. 73
9. The Kremlin
10. The pre-revolutionary Russian flag.
11. 54
12. To revive the Soviet economy
13. April 23, 1985
14. Yes
15. By promoting Viktor Chebrikov and appointing Marshal Sergei Sokolov

(InStyle) -- Oscar night is Hollywood's main fashion event, and most notable on the red carpet this year was our favorite actresses stepping out in uber feminine -- not just fashion forward -- looks.

Indeed, from the most delicate shades of blush to the boldest fuchsia, the red carpet turned pink! Exaggerated ruffles, soft draping, frothy fabrics, dramatic trains and Cinderella-esque silhouettes gave new meaning to the term Hollywood royalty.

The few celebrities who bucked the romantic trend, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep, chose sophisticated styles with retro vibes.

From a timeless beauty (Demi Moore) to a graceful Hollywood icon (Meryl Streep), here are the night's fashion winners.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore often chooses classic, tailored cuts, but last night she glowed in a stunning blush-toned Atelier Versace silk organza gown with petal-like tiers of ruffles. She finished off this softer look with Van Cleef & Arpels tassel earrings and diamond cuffs, a gold leather Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and dress-matching Versace satin sandals.

Diane Kruger

The ever-flawless Diane Kruger turned to her favorite designer Karl Lagerfeld for her cream and black chiffon gown from Chanel Haute Couture. Both edgy and feminine, the design featured a pleated and ruffled skirt that led into a bow-bedecked mermaid train.

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Jennifer Lopez

We love the way Jennifer Lopez commands the red carpet in dramatic dresses, and her choice this year was no exception. Yet rather than going sexy (down-to-there Versace, anyone?), the diva went spectacular in a full-on princess-shaped icy pink Armani Prive confection with a Swarovski crystal-studded waterfall train. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. What color is the carpet?
2. on what occasion?
3. where?
4. what is it?
5. what color did it change to?
6. who had vintage style?
7. anyone else?
8. anyone else?
9. what was the style called?
10. who chose a pink princess theme?
11. what designer?
12. did her dress have a train?
13. what style?
14. what was on it?
15. what year were these awards?
16. who wore Versace shoes?
17. what style?
18. what material?
19. who was considered an icon?
20. and what about the timeless beauty?
Answer:
1. red
2. Oscar night
3. Hollywood
4. a fashion event,
5. pink
6. Sarah Jessica Parker
7. Sandra Bullock
8. Meryl Streep
9. romantic
10. Jennifer Lopez
11. Armani
12. yes
13. waterfall
14. Swarovski crystas
15. 2010
16. Demi Moore
17. sandals
18. satin
19. Meryl Streep
20. Demi Moore