Concerto for democrats with orchestra.

Contends that after changing the flags at the White House (the nickname for the headquarters of the Russian Supreme Soviet, Moscow), the Supreme Soviet stopped its democratic activities and turned back to the old regime. Nostalgia for the heady days after the failed coup; Russian character will not accept the idea it is impossible to change things overnight; Government promises; Redefining Russia; Chameleons; Hardship, unemployment, and the freebie; New cultural buds.