As the Soviet Union fell so did its economy. Why was the financial transition from communism so difficult? A: The economic transition of the Russian economy was difficult as Communist leaders did not immediately release control of banks.

B: The economic transition of the Russian economy was difficult as foreign countries were still fearful of trading with once communist businessmen.

C: The economic transition of the Russian economy was difficult as few citizens understood the principles behind a free market economy.

D: The economic transition of the Russian economy was difficult because few businessmen had capital to expand businesses.