History Daily: A Failed Coup in Moscow
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Coup in Moscow: The Urgency of Control
This chapter explores the escalating tensions leading to a coup in Moscow, as Soviet officials debate drastic measures against Gorbachev's leadership perceived as weak. It recounts the dramatic events of the failed coup on August 19, 1991, highlighting Boris Yeltsin's rallying of citizens against the conspirators and the ensuing conflict that challenged their authority.
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