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[–] 5 points 3 weeks ago*

Thanks, yeah, it was pretty unforgettable when I learned it. If anyone is interested - though it requires a "just watch and let time take care of itself" mindset that's hard in 2026 - Adam Curtis' BBC documentary Traumazone about USSR's collapse (and corrupt recapture) covers a lot of this, with wild archival footage.

The whole thing is on Youtube: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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