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The film captures the events surrounding the August 1991 coup in Leningrad, USSR, focusing on the significant moment when the red tricolor flag was replaced on the Mariinsky Palace on August 20, 1991. Using a handheld camera technique, it immerses viewers in the chaotic atmosphere of this pivotal time in Russian history.
Accompanying the visuals is the soundtrack from the Emergency Committee's appeal for the All-Union Radio, recorded on August 19, 1991. This audio provides essential context to the unfolding events, illustrating the tension and urgency felt by those involved during the Soviet Union's transition.
Why Watch
- •See the flag change at Mariinsky Palace on August 20, 1991.
- •Follow the urgent appeal from the Emergency Committee on August 19, 1991.
- •Meet key figures like Dmitriy Shibanov and Natalya Surkova.
Did You Know
•The red tricolor flag was replaced on the Mariinsky Palace on August 20, 1991.
•The film was directed by Dmitri Frolov and released in 1994.
•The documentary has a total duration of 7 minutes.
Perfect For
Russian history enthusiastsCold War studiesDocumentary film lovers