The term that best describes the Soviet states' transition into independence is 'challenging'.
Answer: Challenging
<u>Explanation:</u>
The Soviet states gained independence after a horrendous conflict with the Tsar. The Tsar had formed a belief amongst the people through the clergiesappointed by him.
He was the one chosen by God as a representative of his own to rule over the region. It was difficult to break this belief of the people and transfer the power into the hands of the proletariat
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