The System: An Insider's Life in Soviet Politics

Georgeii Arbatov, author of The System: An Insider’s Life in Soviet Politics, spoke on his book in a lecture at the National Archives. He sp… read more

Georgeii Arbatov, author of The System: An Insider’s Life in Soviet Politics, spoke on his book in a lecture at the National Archives. He spoke about his life as a scientist administrator, and citizen in the Soviet Union under Communism and during the breakup of the Soviet Union. He also commented on the current economic and political situation of the Russian Republic and the states of the former Soviet Union. He responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks. close

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  • Georgeii Arbatov Director (Former) Academy of Natural Sciences->U.S.S.R.
  • Judy Edelhoff Director National Archives and Records Administration->Lectures and Seminars

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The System: An Insider's Life in Soviet Politics

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Program ID:
31543-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 25, 1992 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 30, 1992 | 6:38am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 25, 1992 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 26, 1992 | 2:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 26, 1992 | 6:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 26, 1992 | 11:39am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 26, 1992 | 6:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 30, 1992 | 6:38am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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