Between 1989 and 1999, the value of the russian ruble fell to 1 / 30'000 of its original value, which made most people very poor, and some incredibly rich. Many felt cheated and lost faith in the government, in their fellow citizens, and in money. At the same time, the new capitalism in its most brutal form made money the measure of everything in life. Faldin records the transition with a cool eye and does not try to assign blame: My subtitles are taken from his file names.

1988, We are ..

1985, Who does not work shall not eat

1997, Current units

1997, We are ..

Intro	Perestroika	Money	Peace	The state	Life	Drugs	The trip