The Unfinished Time: Russia in the 90s
tv show
10 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired July 25, 2024
Overview
From the collapse of the Soviet Union to Putin’s rule: how Russia became free and what it did with this freedom. The story of Boris Yeltsin and his times, told by his comrades, family, friends, and foes.
Part IV: Shock Therapy
Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 28m
Air Date
August 02, 2024
Overview
To avoid economic catastrophe and famine, immediate reforms are needed. Boris Yeltsin creates a government of young reformers headed by Yegor Gaidar. These measures would later be called "shock therapy": free prices, trade liberalization, privatization.