Fast max points explain how the soviets expanded their control over eastern europe

The soviets expanded their control over Eastern Europe because Stalin wanted to create a buffer zone in Eastern Europe to stop future Russian Evasions. The government helped Stalin because they were easily influenced. Poland also let Stalin create a government there. 

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byzantine empire is the answer i think you are looking for.

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d. dr. francis collins