Why the USSR Collapsed: Leaders of the Union Republics Remember

This book brings together the memoirs and analytical reflections of the leaders of the union republics on the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The authors share unique insights and assessments of the processes that unfolded during the final years of the USSR, uncovering the internal contradictions and challenges that served as catalysts for its downfall. The book represents an attempt to comprehend these historical events from diverse perspectives, grounded in the personal experiences of those who witnessed and shaped them.