Post-Soviet regional grouping: How many former Soviet republics became members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)? Select the traditionally accepted number in GK references.

Q: Post-Soviet regional grouping: How many former Soviet republics became members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)? Select the traditionally accepted number in GK references.

Concept In standard general knowledge references, 12 of the 15 former Soviet republics are counted as CIS members (the Baltic states did not join). Final Answer 12

Difficulty: Easy

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Correct Answer: 12

Explanation:

Concept
In standard general knowledge references, 12 of the 15 former Soviet republics are counted as CIS members (the Baltic states did not join).

Final Answer
12

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