
The day Russia adopted the free market
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The Tumultuous Transition from Communism to Democracy in Russia
This chapter explores the emotional upheaval surrounding the end of the Soviet Union, highlighting the chaos and excitement felt in the Kremlin. It examines the economic turmoil of the early 1990s and the reform efforts led by Boris Yeltsin amidst the power struggles that followed the dissolution of communist rule.
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