How it Started: A Brief History of Everything

The Breakup of the Soviet Union 🇷🇺


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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating historical narrative of the dissolution of a superpower, the Soviet Union. Embark on a journey that navigates through the economic struggles, ethnic tensions, and political crisis that seeded its disintegration. 

Watch as the ideals of a planned economy and collectivism crumble amidst economic stagnation, reform failures, and a mounting financial crisis, all the while public faith is eroding, fanning the flames of contention. 

Experience the intensified discord bubbling under the surface of a diverse ethnic landscape, where nationalist movements rose in backlash against the political establishment. Witness the political reforms of the era: Gorbachev's perestroika and glasnost, as well-intentioned efforts inadvertently hasten the Soviet Union’s breakup. 

Finally, we reach a climax in the failed coup of 1991, the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. As we traverse through these intricate socio-political landscapes, this episode intricately unpacks the myriad factors that intertwined and ultimately culminated in the breakup of the once mighty Soviet Union. Strap yourselves in for a historical journey much more convulsive and consequential than any fictional saga.

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