Who is Gennady Yanayev?
Q: Who is Gennady Yanayev?
A: Gennady Yanayev was a Soviet politician and the only vice president of the Soviet Union, serving from 1990 to 1991.
Q: What political positions did Yanayev hold?
A: Yanayev held several political positions during the rules of Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Andropov, and Chernenko.
Q: How did Yanayev become the Vice President of the Soviet Union?
A: With the help of Mikhail Gorbachev, Yanayev was elected the first and only Vice President of the Soviet Union.
Q: What did Yanayev lead after becoming Vice President?
A: Yanayev led the "Gang of Eight" to depose Gorbachev.
Q: How long did the coup led by Yanayev's "Gang of Eight" last?
A: The coup remained for three days.
Q: What happened to Yanayev after the coup failed?
A: Yanayev was arrested.
Q: Was Yanayev ever pardoned?
A: Yes, in 1994 he was pardoned by the State Duma.
