At the start of the 1990s the Soviet Union - one the largest empires in the world - imploded. It was not a slow collapse like the British Empire, but one that collapsed suddenly - in just a few months. This series of films is a record of what it felt like to live through that catastrophe.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 06:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 7 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Part Seven - 1995 to 1999
Episode 1x07; Oct 13, 2022
A massive boom spreads through Moscow. It seems that capitalism has arrived. But suddenly the western bankers flee taking the money with them. The Oligarchs take control of a ruined society and search for a new president who they believe will make th…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x07: Part Seven - 1995 to 1999 | Oct 13, 2022 | |
| 1x06: Part Six - 1994 to 1998 | Oct 13, 2022 | |
| 1x05: Part Five - 1993 to 1996 | Oct 13, 2022 |
Extra Details
Also known as:
- Russia 1985-1999 TraumaZone: What It Felt Like to Live Through the Collapse of Communism and Democracy