State Committee on the State of Emergency

The body of eight hardliners that tried to seize power in Moscow from 18 to 21 August 1991.

Organization

Also known as GKChP

18 Aug 1991 – 22 Aug 1991

Over time

has member
Gennady Yanayev
Vladimir Kryuchkov
defeated by
Boris Yeltsin

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q3684508

Sources

Relations

has member:
  • Gennady Yanayev18 Aug 1991 – 22 Aug 1991

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  • Vladimir Kryuchkov18 Aug 1991 – 22 Aug 1991

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defeated by:
  • Boris Yeltsinsince 21 Aug 1991

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