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Operation Cyclone was designed to weaken this country. This country was administrated partly by the GOSPLAN. During World War II, this country launched Operation Uranus and won the Battle of Kursk. This country invaded one of its neighbors after the Saur Revolution, though it was defeated by the mujahideen. After a period of perestroika and glasnost, this country collapsed in 1991 and was replaced by the CIS. For 10 points, name this rival of the United States and NATO during the Cold War.
Operation Cyclone was designed to weaken this country. This country was administrated partly by the GOSPLAN.
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