The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union convened to address the critical political situation following the attempted coup against Mikhail Gorbachev, the President of the Soviet Union. On this day, the legislative body made a decisive move to suspend all activities of the Communist Party, effectively dismantling the central authority that had ruled the nation since the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. The coup attempt, which occurred on August 19, 1991, had prompted widespread public demonstrations advocating for democracy and reform. In response to the coup's failure, Boris Yeltsin, who emerged as a key figure in the opposition, rallied support and used the momentum to push for significant changes in governance.On August 29, 1991, the Supreme Soviet declared that the Communist Party was no longer the leading force in the political landscape of the Soviet Union, signaling a shift towards a more pluralistic approach. This decision was influenced by growing nationalist sentiments and calls for independence in various Soviet republics, many of which were demanding self-rule and distancing themselves from Moscow's control. This environment was instrumental in the broader context of the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which would formally occur later that year in December.The suspension was met with mixed reactions: while many welcomed the move as a step towards democracy, hardliner factions within the party still attempted to restore their influence. Nonetheless, this decision marked a significant turning point in the history of the Soviet Union and highlighted the overwhelming public desire for political reform and independence, which would shape the future of Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet space.