The Last Days of the USSR

The Last Days of the USSR (2011)

December 12th, 20110h 52min

Documentary, History, TV Movie
80%

Overview

From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.


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