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Which came first: Ravel's Boléro or the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union came first, in 1922 (founded). Ravel's Boléro followed 6 years later, in 1928 (premiered).
- Second1928
Ravel's Boléro
music · premieredRavel's Boléro, from 1928, repeats two melodies over the same snare drum rhythm for about 15 minutes.
- First1922
The Soviet Union
country · foundedThe Soviet Union was formed in 1922 and lasted until 1991.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.