24 août 1991 - Russia Falls apart
Description:
Hard-liners in the Soviet Union attempt a coup to maintain communist rule. The coup fell apart when Boris Yeltsin rallied in the streets of Moscow in support of Gorbachev. The communist party fell apart and Russia divides into 15 independent republics.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 août 1991
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 34 ans