
The Last Days of the USSR
Documentary · History · TV Movie
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Philippe Faure
Philippe Faure
Self (voice)
Philippe Faure
Self (voice)


Stephen F. Cohen
Stephen F. Cohen
Self
Stephen F. Cohen
Self


Grigoriy Yavlinskiy
Grigoriy Yavlinskiy
Self
Grigoriy Yavlinskiy
Self


Andrei Gratchev
Andrei Gratchev
Self
Andrei Gratchev
Self


Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self


Algirdas Brazauskas
Algirdas Brazauskas
Self
Algirdas Brazauskas
Self


Eduard Shevardnadze
Eduard Shevardnadze
Self
Eduard Shevardnadze
Self


Alexander Yakovlev
Alexander Yakovlev
Self
Alexander Yakovlev
Self


Valentin Pavlov
Valentin Pavlov
Self
Valentin Pavlov
Self


Gennady Burbulis
Gennady Burbulis
Self
Gennady Burbulis
Self
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