The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of a superpower era. This documentary explores the events that led to the downfall of the Soviet Union, from economic struggles to political tensions. It delves into the role of Mikhail Gorbachev and his policies of glasnost and perestroika, which inadvertently triggered a chain of events that ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The documentary also examines the impact of the collapse on the people and countries of the Soviet Union and the world at large.