Soviet citizens wake up to tanks outside their windows in 1991. Media is censored. The President is detained. Another president escapes, maybe just escapes... A third President is powerless. Is this the end of everything? Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino

Soviet citizens wake up to tanks outside their windows in 1991. Media is censored. The President is detained. Another president escapes, maybe just escapes... A third President is powerless. Is this the end of everything? Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino

Soviet citizens wake up to tanks outside their windows in 1991.&nbsp;Media is censored. The President is detained.&nbsp;Another president escapes, maybe just escapes... A third President is powerless.&nbsp;Is this the end of everything? Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino

Episode One: Wake Up Cassandra, It's a Coup!

In telling the story of the failed coup attempt that lead to the end of the Soviet Union from many viewpoints, we tell the story of the USSR and Russia today.  A six part series from the people who make My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.

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In telling the story of the failed coup attempt that lead to the end of the Soviet Union from many viewpoints, we tell the story of the USSR and Russia today. A six part series from the people who make My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.

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Episode One: Wake Up Cassandra, It's a Coup!

Episode One: Wake Up Cassandra, It's a Coup!