The USSR in 1989 A Record of Events Author:Vera Tolz A day-by-day chronology of important events and developments in or related to the USSR, this reference annual draws from a wide variety of sources including Soviet and international media reports. The volume's comprehensive indexes to persons, events, and places provide easy access to the specific information being sought. Entries are brief but ... more »substantial enough to provide the background needed in order to understand the significance of the event or trend. Each entry includes source citations and cross-references to other relevant publications. Among the highlights of "The USSR in 1989" are commentaries on high-level diplomatic meetings and exchanges, detailed accounts of the inaugural sessions of the USSR Congress of People's Deputies and the new Supreme Soviet, descriptions of events related to ethnic unrest in the union republics, summaries of landmark speeches, the demise of prominent political figures, and reports on events illustrating current economic and military trends.« less