On August 20, 1991, a crowd of about half a million people gathered in Leningrad's Palace Square to support democratic forces during a coup attempt.
“Three days that shook the world or much ado about nothing?”
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On August 20, 1991, a crowd of about half a million people gathered in Leningrad's Palace Square to support democratic forces during a coup attempt.
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Anatoly Sobchak addresses a growing crowd in Palace Square, Leningrad, on August 20, 1991. Thousands gather to support democratic forces during the failed coup d'état attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev. As the situation unfolds, protesters build barricades and distribute leaflets. Vladimir Putin, Sobchak's aide, stands nearby as poets recite revolutionary verses. By August 21, the coup collapses in Moscow, leading Sobchak to declare victory and announce the replacement of Soviet flags with Russian tricolors. The events mark a significant moment in the transition from Soviet rule.
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Why Watch
- See half a million people rally in Leningrad's Palace Square.
- Meet Anatoly Sobchak as he addresses the crowd.
- Find out how the coup's failure changed Leningrad.
Did You Know
- The documentary was produced, written, and directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
- The film won the 'Leipziger Ring' prize at the International Leipzig Festival.
- On August 20, 1991, the crowd in Leningrad grew to about half a million people.
- Vladimir Putin appears briefly in the film as an aide to Anatoly Sobchak.
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Who directed the documentary The Event?
Sergei Loznitsa directed the documentary The Event.
What significant event does The Event document?
The Event documents the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt and the protests in Leningrad.
How many people gathered in Palace Square on the second day of the protests?
On the second day, about half a million people gathered in Palace Square.
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