<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me some of the history of Russia's transition from a communist to modern society?
<|assistant|>
Russia's transition from communist rule to a modern, capitalist society started in the late 1980s. This period is known as "Perestroika" ( restructuring) under the rule of General Secretary, Mikhail Gorbachev. The aim of Perestroika was to create a more market-oriented economy. This transition led to the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, which in turn resulted in Russia becoming an independent country. 
Since 1991, modern-day Russia has moved forward at a rapid pace. The government has pursued a number of economic and political reforms to create a more modern and democratic society. The growth of the private sector and the development of capitalism has transformed the country significantly over the past three decades, though significant problems remain such as poverty, corruption, and lack of democracy.