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
this is an excellent comment. you should post about it more generally as well, people should know
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