Eastern Europe is a region that stretches from the eastern borders of Central Europe to the western edges of Asia, encompassing a diverse array of cultures, languages, and historical experiences. It typically includes countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, and the Baltic States, as well as parts of the Balkans and Eastern Slavic nations. This region is marked by its complex history, shaped by centuries of empires, wars, and shifting borders, particularly under the influence of the Russian Empire and later the Soviet Union. Eastern Europe features a varied landscape of vast plains, forests, and mountain ranges, and it has been a crucial geopolitical crossroads, blending Eastern and Western cultural influences. Key wine regions in Eastern Europe include but are not limited to: Tokaj, Kakheti, Kartli, Vayots Dzor, Ararat, Moravia, Eger, Villány, Transylvania, Codru, and the Thracian Valley.
