Follows five ordinary Russians living in extraordinary times, from their sheltered Soviet childhood, to the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, to the constantly shifting political landscape of post-Soviet Russia. Together, these childhood classmates paint a complex picture of the dreams and disillusionments of those raised behind the Iron Curtain. Contents: Meet the Meyersons -- Happy childhood -- Pioneer memories -- Songs for peace -- Teaching Soviet history -- Our perestroika! -- The party's over -- Swan lake -- The new Russia -- Together, we will win! -- Teaching Soviet history, part II.
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