Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone

1. Part One: 1985-1989

The Soviet Union's Perestroika era, marked by a dwindling faith in communism ...

2. Part Two: 1989-1991

As the rational Communist plan spirals out of control, Moscow descends into c...

3. Part Three: 1991

The empire faces a resurgence, as hardliners deploy tanks in Moscow, but thei...

4. Part Four: 1992-1994

Russia's chaotic transformation into a democracy sparks a surreal nightmare, ...

5. Part Five: 1993-1996

As the Russian society teeters on the brink of collapse, millions of citizens...

6. Part Six: 1994-1998

As tensions escalate, a faction around the president advocates for a war in C...

7. Part Seven: 1995-1999

A catastrophic event rocks Moscow, and the arrival of capitalism brings about...