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Russia Transformed: Breakthrough to Hope

James Billington, the author of “Russia Transformed: Breakthrough to Hope,” talked about the transformation of Russian culture following the… read more

James Billington, the author of “Russia Transformed: Breakthrough to Hope,” talked about the transformation of Russian culture following the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union. He called it the most significant event of the second half of the twentieth century. Mr. Billington also spoke about his personal experiences in the Soviet Union before, during, and after the attempted coup in August 1991. close

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Russia Transformed: Breakthrough to Hope

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First Aired:
Sep 13, 1992 | 7:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 14, 1992 | 9:57am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Sep 13, 1992 | 7:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 13, 1992 | 11:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 14, 1992 | 2:27am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 14, 1992 | 6:57am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 14, 1992 | 9:57am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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