Title

Moscow Parliament coup attempt

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

21 Aug 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:00:16

Description

Local journalist Veronica Khilchiskia(?) reports from the scene of an attempted coup on the Russian Parliament in Moscow claiming Russian President Boris Yeltsin has huge support. He has decided to remain within the building which is surrounded by KGB troops. Interviewer/reporter not heard.

Contributors

Veronica Khilchiskia(?)

Keywords

Revolutions; Politics; Government; Armed forces; Parliament; USSR; Presidents; Political leaders; Moscow; Boris Yeltsin

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