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Crisis in Russia Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev spoke to an audience of students and guests in an auditorium of University of Richmond - Virginia on the recent events in the Russian Republic, where Russian President Yeltsin has been battling for the continuation of democracy against communist hard-liners. Translation was provided by an interpreter on the stage with the former president. He responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks. Was transmitted at WMVC PBS The Public Broadcasting Service, an American public broadcaster and television program distributor based in Arlington, Virginia.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev will be spending the next four days in Virginia as part of a North American speaking tour. Here's where he'll be speaking in the Old Dominion:\ \ 1. Today\ Richmond: Richmond Mosque.\ Sunday, April 11/ Richmod: University of Richmond.\ Monday, April 12\ Richmond:\ Virginia Commonwealth University.\ \