Sudden Changes in the Times (Russia Through the Eyes of a Spanish Journalist)

Author: Rafael (Spain)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: In 1991, the situation in Eastern Europe changed dramatically, and the vast Soviet Union disintegrated overnight, leaving behind many unsolved mysteries. In the blink of an eye, 15 years have passed, and gradually, many behind-the-scenes secrets have been revealed. The causes and consequences of the Soviet Union's dissolution have become clearer, and the recollections and analyses of those involved have helped to further clarify the truth of the matter. Mr. Rafael, a renowned Spanish journalist, has long been stationed in Moscow, witnessing the process of the Soviet Union's dissolution firsthand and having close contact with the leaders of the coup. He has acquired a wealth of reliable firsthand information. In this book, he provides a detailed introduction and analysis of the ups and downs of the world situation and European order, the main conditions of the "former Soviet Union" and the "open Soviet Union," the ethnic conflicts and power vacuum in the Soviet Union, the implementation of the presidential system, the shock of the Chernobyl incident, the coup and dissolution, as well as Russia's relationship with the West, and so on. For a long time, people have had many doubts and differing opinions about the true reasons for the Soviet Union's dissolution and its consequences. After extensive interviews, investigations, analyses, reflections, and research, the author has finally written this objective "report" of 340,000 words. It is enlightening and thought-provoking to read, and for Chinese readers, it is undoubtedly a vivid, detailed, and valuable reference book.