THE LAST SOVIET - EP 5: Three Hot Days in August
Ridiculous History
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The Uncharted Waters of Russia
For a moment, it seemed the situation was out of control. But during the night, the new leadership had lost their nerve. The young conscript soldiers on the streets were bewildered. This coup had failed because nobody joined it. Not even the dedicated communist cosmonaut. As they fled down the airport road, it was an extraordinary climb down.
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