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.
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The Last Days of the USSR
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 12, 2011
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
User Score
80%
Original Title
Les Derniers Jours de l'URSS
Production Companies
Roche Productions, France Télévisions, Planète+, LCP - Assemblée nationale
Director
Jean-Charles Deniau
Description
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.