The Second Russian Revolution

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The Second Russian Revolution — Season 1, Episode 1: Enter Gorbachev

Documentary49 min2 seasons, 8 episodes

Episode synopsis

How Mikhail Gorbachev became president of the Soviet Union. Yuri Andropov, the dying Secretary General, named Gorbachev as his successor, but the nomination was suppressed for two years by the conservatives.

About The Second Russian Revolution

The acclaimed documentary series from 1991 that examined political in-fighting in the Soviet Union and the battle for perestroika.

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