<p>Two institutions, the press and the military, may well determine the fate of the USSR on the night of August 19th, 1991. The Emergency Committee decides, it's time to explain themselves on TV. A reporter makes a fateful decision. So does another. A motley crowd is fashioned into an instant militia.</p> <p>Music by Lee Rosevere (Music for Podcasts) and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino</p>

Two institutions, the press and the military, may well determine the fate of the USSR on the night of August 19th, 1991. The Emergency Committee decides, it's time to explain themselves on TV. A reporter makes a fateful decision. So does another. A motley crowd is fashioned into an instant militia. Music by Lee Rosevere (Music for Podcasts) and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino

Episode Three:  Athens Versus Sparta

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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