And to think that when this happened I was a 19 and genuinely believed the common trope then that this was somehow the "end of history" (whatever that means). We really thought everything was fixed and a golden age had just begun. Six months later, Gorby was gone and it had all fallen apart (again). Ten years later, in 2001, two days after my 29th birthday, the real shape of things to come began with horror in New York. We've never recovered from that, and never will. Now, we're on the brink (again).
It's appalling to see Gorbachev playing to the public support in London streets while his country was on fire. Soviet economic collapse was causing immense hardship to the people at that time. This guy was prioritising his own personal fame over his country's stability.
I’ve lived from cruchev, sp. on & Gorbachov seemed the most likeable Russian leader & finally did break down the Wall. I think his wife had the reputation of being anti-West not, he. Thanks for these surprise videos, I love seeing, Queen. It’s as though, I need to be weaned from her loss not abruptly taken away. Please, keep the gems coming, you Guys are brilliant! 👑💍💎
I cannot believe that Queen Mother made it to 100 years old two years before she died! So amazing!
7:57 theres some real 90s meanuvers
And to think that when this happened I was a 19 and genuinely believed the common trope then that this was somehow the "end of history" (whatever that means). We really thought everything was fixed and a golden age had just begun. Six months later, Gorby was gone and it had all fallen apart (again).
Ten years later, in 2001, two days after my 29th birthday, the real shape of things to come began with horror in New York.
We've never recovered from that, and never will. Now, we're on the brink (again).
The short period when Russia and the West could be friends
One thing what i dont understand, raisa was english teacher in soviet union and not speak english.
Protocol. She might have accidentally criticized British tea and triggered World War 3.
It's appalling to see Gorbachev playing to the public support in London streets while his country was on fire. Soviet economic collapse was causing immense hardship to the people at that time. This guy was prioritising his own personal fame over his country's stability.
Britain's finest post-war achievement
I’ve lived from cruchev, sp. on & Gorbachov seemed the most likeable Russian leader & finally did break down the Wall. I think his wife had the reputation of being anti-West not, he. Thanks for these surprise videos, I love seeing, Queen. It’s as though, I need to be weaned from her loss not abruptly taken away. Please, keep the gems coming, you Guys are brilliant! 👑💍💎
Most would call him a traitor
3:44 حركة قدم زوجة غورباتشوف ، كانت عسكريه بأمتياز
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