Ukraine and the last days of the Soviet Union | Pole to Pole
In the summer of 1991, Ukraine remained part of the Soviet Union. In this clip Michael Palin travels through the country, and meets a young Ukrainian man passionate about what he sees as the coming change.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 6'49''
- Broadcast year: 1991
Curriculum Connection
- History
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Pole to Pole
- Episode: Russian Steps
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