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Coup attempt against Gorbachev collapses 20 years ago today


1991 Soviet Coup 2of3

(Wednesday, August 21, 1991)— Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev was said to be back in power today and returning to Moscow as the right-wing coup against him collapsed and its leaders reportedly fled. Continue reading Coup attempt against Gorbachev collapses 20 years ago today