The Beginning of Perestroika
Clip: Season 24 Episode 2 | 7m 10s
Russians describe the beginning of perestroika.
In this clip from "My Perestroika," a group of Russians describe how they felt during the beginning of Gorbachev's perestroika. Openness and reform were ushered into the USSR and would become pivotal to the country's history.
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The Beginning of Perestroika
Clip: Season 24 Episode 2 | 7m 10s
In this clip from "My Perestroika," a group of Russians describe how they felt during the beginning of Gorbachev's perestroika. Openness and reform were ushered into the USSR and would become pivotal to the country's history.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Behind the Lens - My Perestroika
Clip: S24 Ep2 | 18m 17s | Filmmaker Robin Hessman talks about the making of "My Perestroika." (18m 17s)
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