The New Russians
1990-12-26T07:59:19-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/b0d/19901226080025001_hd.jpgHedrick Smith, former correspondent for the New York Times and author of two books on the people of the Soviet Union fielded questions on issues pertaining to events in the Soviet Union, including the resignation of Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze and the heart attack of Soviet Prime Minister Ryzkov. Mr. Smith expressed some doubt about the authenticity of Mr. Ryzkov’s heart attack, and believed Gorbachev’s position as leader of the Soviet Union was stronger than most Americans believed. He also responded to viewer questions.
Hedrick Smith, former correspondent for the New York Times and author of two books on the people of the Soviet Union fielded questions on issues… read more
Hedrick Smith, former correspondent for the New York Times and author of two books on the people of the Soviet Union fielded questions on issues pertaining to events in the Soviet Union, including the resignation of Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze and the heart attack of Soviet Prime Minister Ryzkov. Mr. Smith expressed some doubt about the authenticity of Mr. Ryzkov’s heart attack, and believed Gorbachev’s position as leader of the Soviet Union was stronger than most Americans believed. He also responded to viewer questions. close
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