aug 26, 1991 - The Soviet Union Breaks Apart
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Hard core Soviets attempted to stage a last grasp for communist rule. Millions of Russians rallied in support of Gorbachev, therefore the coup failed. Soon after, the Communist party lost power and the Union seperated into 15 different republics.
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End of the Cold War-Moya Deem
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