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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.
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The Last Days of the USSR was released December 12, 2011. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about The Last Days of the USSR
Cast
Philippe FaureSelf (voice)
Stephen F. CohenSelf
Grigoriy YavlinskiySelf
Andrei GratchevSelf
Mikhail GorbachevSelf
Algirdas BrazauskasSelf
Eduard ShevardnadzeSelf
Alexander YakovlevSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Jean-Charles Deniau
- Written by
- Jean-Charles Deniau, Serge Kostine
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Les Derniers Jours de l'URSS
Production
Roche ProductionsFrance
France TélévisionsFrance
Planète+France
LCP - Assemblée nationaleFrance