Gennady Yanayev

Soviet politician and vice president

Gennady Yanayev - Soviet politician and vice president
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died

September 24th, 2010
14 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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Served as Vice President of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991. Held significant roles in the Soviet government and was a member of the Communist Party. Played a critical role in the August Coup of 1991, attempting to overthrow Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Following the failure of the coup, faced political decline and criticism.

Served as Vice President of the Soviet Union

Involved in the August Coup of 1991

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