The First Democratic Elections in the USSR
In March 1989, Soviet citizens were given a chance to vote for non-communists candidates
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
March 26, 20148m 56s
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Show Notes
On March 26th 1989, Soviet citizens were given their first chance to vote for non-communists in parliamentary elections. Democrats led by Boris Yeltsin, won seats across the country. Sergei Stankevich was one of the successful candidates.
(Photo: Boris Yeltsin on the campaign trail. Credit: Vitaly Armand. AFP/Getty Images)