New Nations Rising: The Fall of the Soviets and the Challenge of Independence - Softcover

Diuk, Nadia

 
9780471582632: New Nations Rising: The Fall of the Soviets and the Challenge of Independence

Synopsis

A fascinating account of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the development and victory of independence movements throughout the republics. Details the broader history of the Soviet Empire––from the brutal abuses of Stalin and Brezhnev to the politics of Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Includes firsthand interviews with those involved in reshaping Soviet politics.

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Synopsis

This study traces the rise of nationalism and anti-Soviet sentiment in the Soviet republics, demonstrating how the twin forces combined to bring about the downfall of the Soviet Union. The text includes many interviews with political leaders in the republics before and after the collapse.

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