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The Last Days of the USSR

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.

Top Cast

  • Philippe Faure

    Philippe Faure

    Self (voice)

  • Stephen F. Cohen

    Stephen F. Cohen

    Self

  • Grigoriy Yavlinskiy

    Grigoriy Yavlinskiy

    Self

  • Andrei Gratchev

    Andrei Gratchev

    Self

  • Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Self

  • Algirdas Brazauskas

    Algirdas Brazauskas

    Self

  • Eduard Shevardnadze

    Eduard Shevardnadze

    Self

  • Alexander Yakovlev

    Alexander Yakovlev

    Self

  • Valentin Pavlov

    Valentin Pavlov

    Self

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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