Question

The attempted coup against the Soviet government in 1991 was led by

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option D) Communist hardliners.

The attempted coup against the Soviet government was led by Communist Hardliners.

At the time, Boris Yeltsin was the President of Soviet Union but was increasingly seen as being too close to the West and especially United States.

He has announced numerous reforms which were opening up Soviet Union to outside influence, business, media and this was seen as an attempt against communism.

Answer 2

The attempted coup against the Soviet government was led by D. Communist hardliners.