The final year of the Soviet Union

Author: Roy Medvedev
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book primarily discusses the economic situation in the Soviet Union, the sentiments of the people, changes in the party leadership, key points and important figures during and around the August 19, 1991, event. The author also reflects on this event. The book is divided into five chapters. Chapters 1 to 3 describe the domestic background of the Soviet Union before its dissolution in 1991, clarifying the important threads of the event through an analysis of its specific process. Chapter 4 comprehensively evaluates the reactions in the Soviet Union and the West after the event. Chapter 5 presents the author's understanding of the reasons for the dissolution of the Soviet Union.