1991 Suspension of the CPSU activities
25 years ago, on August 29, 1991, the Supreme Soviet of the USSR adopted a resolution "On the situation that arose in the country in connection with the coup d'état that took place." There, in particular, it was said: "Based on the available information about the participation of the governing bodies of the CPSU in the preparation and conduct of the coup d'état on August 18-21, 1991, suspend the activities of the CPSU throughout the USSR, instructing the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ensure