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Routledge Final Days: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Name: Final Days: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Soviet Union
Brand: Routledge
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Gain a unique perspective on the end of an era with Final Days: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Soviet Union. Written by Andrei Grachev, who served as press secretary to Mikhail Gorbachev, this book offers a rare look at the events that shaped history. Grachev provides a firsthand account of many moments that remained hidden from the general public during the Soviet Union's final years. Readers will follow the narrative through high-level meetings with Western leaders and intense State Council debates. The book details the tension surrounding a new treaty of union and the political friction between Gorbachev and Yeltsin regarding Russia's policy toward the Chechen republic. Beyond official politics, you will read about Gorbachev's private discussions with influential figures from government, business, and religious and cultural circles globally. This historical biography provides vivid details and context for those interested in the political shifts of the late 20th century. It serves as a compelling resource for understanding the personal and political dynamics that drove the collapse of a superpower.

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Firsthand accounts from Andrei Grachev, who served as press secretary to Mikhail Gorbachev during the Soviet collapse.

Detailed coverage of top-level meetings between Soviet leadership and Western world leaders.

In-depth look at State Council debates regarding the new treaty of union and internal political struggles.

Analysis of the political friction between Gorbachev and Yeltsin concerning the Chechen republic policy.

Access to private conversations involving Gorbachev and leaders from business, religion, and culture.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0367009196
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > 1901 Onwards
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 April 2020
Listed Since: 19 July 2019

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