In 1992, all hopes in Russia were pinned to the new generation: the generation that stood outside of the Russian White House in August of 1991 and turned back the putsch. A year later, a very different battle was being waged. One for economic survival. Producer Brooke Gladstone paints a portrait of a changing landscape: from hawking popcorn and Pepsi on the streets to starting nightclubs at universities, the young generation in Russia started to redefine business.

The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget "The New Generation in Russia" is part of a Soundprint mini-series that looked at issues in the former Soviet Union on the eve of its breakup. Here are some other programs in the series:

“Kitchen Table Talk” Produced by Julie Drizen and Jude Thilman

“Nationalism” Produced by: Mike Schuster

Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin

Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas

Associate Producer: Debra Morris

Audio Engineer: Dave Patschke