1989: People Power
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Archival footage and personal reflections add depth to this chronological perspective of the fall of communism and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Highlights include the rise of Poland's Solidarity Party, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Romania's revolts in the late 1990s, and Russia's failed coup and Yeltsin's leadership...all prime examples of the power of the people.
Media Details
Runtime: 57 minutes
- Topic: Geography, History
- Subtopic: Russia, World History - 1946-1999
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Video
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