Title: The Fall of communism
Description: Provides a brief history of the creation and growth of the Soviet empire followed by a survey events that occurred in 1989 and 1990 in the nations of eastern Europe and within some republics of the Soviet Union using new stories broadcast by ABC. Describes each country's efforts to revitalize its economy and democratize its institutions and then examines the impact of these changes.
Subjects: Communism, Politics and government, History
Places: Eastern Europe
Time periods: 1989-