TASK DEFINITION: In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
PROBLEM: When other Soviet republics claimed sovereignty over their territory in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies .

SOLUTION: When other constituent republics of the Soviet Union advanced claims to sovereignty in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies as exploitative and detrimental to the well-being and pride of the Turkmen .

PROBLEM: The subsolar point on a planet is when its sun looks like it is directly overhead ( in zenith ) .

SOLUTION: The subsolar point on a planet is the point at which its sun is perceived to be directly overhead ( at the zenith ) ; that is , where the sun 's rays strike the planet exactly perpendicular to its surface .

PROBLEM: Metro Vancouver is a regional district in British Columbia , Canada .

SOLUTION:
Metro Vancouver is a political body and corporate entity designated by provincial legislation as one of the regional districts in British Columbia , Canada .