"Materials of the Plenum of the Central Committee of the CPSU on December 9, 1989" is a unique documentary collection that reveals one of the key moments in the history of the Soviet Union on the eve of the final collapse of the empire. This collection, despite the absence of the author's instructions, is carefully collected materials that allow the reader to plunge into the atmosphere of political debate, strategic decisions and internal struggle within the country's leadership at a turning point in Soviet history. The documentary materials included in the book provide an opportunity to follow the course of discussions, how fateful decisions were made, and to understand what internal and external challenges the leadership of the CPSU faced in the late 1980s. This book is intended for those interested in the history of the 20th century, political scientists, students, researchers and everyone who wants to understand the causes and consequences of the events that preceded the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is especially valuable for those who are looking for primary sources to form their own opinion about how crucial issues were discussed within the party structures, and what ideas and strategies dominated at that time. At the age of 18 years and older, readers interested in history, politics, and international relations will find in this collection rich material for analysis and reflection. The topics raised in the 9 December 1989 Plenary Proceedings cover a wide range of issues, from economic reform and political stability to internal criticism of party leadership and the search for new ways of developing the country.[citation needed] Particular attention is paid to discussing the need to reform the Soviet system, to comprehend the mistakes of the past and to search for new solutions in the conditions of global changes. These materials make it possible to understand how the struggle for the future of the country was going on inside the party, and why some decisions turned out to be fateful. The book is noteworthy not only because it contains the most important documents of the era, but also because it is written in a style that combines rigor and analytical depth. The author’s approach is not just a collection of facts, but an attempt to reveal the inner dialogue of party leaders, their doubts, hopes and fears. This approach makes the book especially valuable for those who want not only to learn the facts, but also to understand the psychology and motivation of the participants in the events. A special place in this book is the context of the historical events in which it was created. 1989 was a turning point - the era of "perestroika" reached its culmination, and within the CPSU there was a sharp struggle for the preservation of power and reform of the system. The documents allow us to trace how the ways out of the crisis were discussed at the highest level, and what ideas were rejected or supported. This makes the 9 December 1989 Plenary Materials not only a valuable historical source, but also a living testimony to an era of change. The author's style, although unknown, evokes a sense of presence on the plenum itself - each page is imbued with an atmosphere of tension, hope and anxiety. Reading these materials, you can feel the breath of time, understand what was happening behind the closed doors of the party cabinets. In this sense, the book becomes not only a source of information, but also an emotional experience that allows you to look at history through the eyes of those who made fateful decisions. If you are looking for a book which will help you understand the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union, get acquainted with the inner kitchen of party decisions and look at the events of 1989 from a new perspective "Materials of the Plenum of the Central Committee of the CPSU on December 9, 1989" will be a valuable and fascinating reading for you. This collection is a window into the past, which reveals not only the facts, but also human destinies, political intrigues and historical changes that changed the world forever.