Yanayev on Gorbachev after deposing him

Title
Yanayev on Gorbachev after deposing him
Genre
Press conference; Speech
TX Date
19 Aug 1991
Year of production
1991
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Duration
00:00:51
Description
After Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was deposed, new leader and former Vice-President Gennady Yanayev, speaking to press through an interpreter, says Gorbachev is just very tired and needs time to recuperate, before returning to his duties. Audio level low.
Contributors
Gennady Yanayev
Keywords
Revolutions; Health; USSR; Political reform; Heads of state; Presidents; Political leaders; Mikhail Gorbachev

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