COUP IN RUSSIA, 1991SummaryIn 1991 an attempt at a Coup D'etat takes place in Russia because of Gorbachevs major changed he made in 1990. Fortunately, he is saved by Boris Yeltsin who became the effective leader of the country. Yeltsin outlawed the Communist party in the Russia Repbulic while Gorbachev became a lame duck leader. Dec 1,1991, Ukrain held an independece vote which resulted in Ukraine's indepedence. This vote led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Indepedence States and the end of the USSR.
Quote''It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.'' - Boris Yeltsin
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NotesThe Fall of the Soviet Union, 1991
Subjunctive QuestionIf it were not for the indepedence vote in Ukraine what would have ended the USSR?
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