The Last Days of the USSR (2011)
From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.
Director: Jean-Charles Deniau
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: December 12, 2011
Cast
- Philippe Faure - Self (voice)
- Stephen F. Cohen - Self
- Grigoriy Yavlinskiy - Self
- Andrei Gratchev - Self
- Mikhail Gorbachev - Self
- Algirdas Brazauskas - Self
- Eduard Shevardnadze - Self
- Alexander Yakovlev - Self
- Valentin Pavlov - Self
- Gennady Burbulis - Self
Screenplay
Music: Gérard Cohen-Tannugi
Editing: Gilles Dinnematin
Production: Roche Productions, France Télévisions, Planète+, LCP - Assemblée nationale
Country: France
Language: Pусский, Français, Polski, Lietuvių, English
Original Language: fr
Keywords
coup d'etat, mikhail gorbachev, 1990s, fall of communism, ussr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Days of the USSR about?
- From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.
- Who directed The Last Days of the USSR?
- The Last Days of the USSR was directed by Jean-Charles Deniau.
- Who stars in The Last Days of the USSR?
- The Last Days of the USSR stars Philippe Faure, Stephen F. Cohen, Grigoriy Yavlinskiy, Andrei Gratchev, Mikhail Gorbachev, Algirdas Brazauskas.
- How long is The Last Days of the USSR?
- The Last Days of the USSR has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Days of the USSR?
- The Last Days of the USSR is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Last Days of the USSR produced?
- The Last Days of the USSR was produced in France.