Plot summary, “Lenin’s Tomb” by David Remnick in 5 Minutes - Book Review

“Lenin’s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire“ is a non-fiction book written by David Remnick. The book was published in 1993 and focuses on the collapse of the Soviet Union and the events leading up to it. David Remnick, a journalist and writer, was the Moscow correspondent for The Washington Post during the late 1980s and early 1990s. “Lenin’s Tomb“ draws on his experiences and observations while reporting from Russia during this tumultuous period of history. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the final years of the Soviet Union, including the rise of Mikhail Gorbachev, the attempts at reform (perestroika and glasnost), the challenges faced by Gorbachev’s leadership, and ultimately the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Remnick offers insights into the political struggles, the economic turmoil, and the social changes that accompanied this historic transformation. “Lenin’s Tomb“ also profiles key figures involved in these