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  • 1991-11-23T00:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 49m
  • 1h 48m (2 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English, Russian
  • Documentary
Series chronicling the Gorbachev era of the Soviet Union. Beginning in 1985 with the gradual opening up of the system, through glasnost, perestroika, and ending with the infamous 1991 coup. Featuring interviews with almost all the protagonists, speaking openly on camera in way that would have been incredible only a few years before.

2 episodes

Season Premiere

1991-11-23T00:00:00Z

2x01 Portents

Season Premiere

2x01 Portents

  • 1991-11-23T00:00:00Z49m

The rising tensions, warning signs and machinations that preceded Gorbachev's arrest while on holiday.

1991-11-30T00:00:00Z

2x02 Coup

2x02 Coup

  • 1991-11-30T00:00:00Z59m

The inside story of the coup is told by Gorbachev himself and all those who were closest to him.

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