What event occurred in August 1991 when Communist Party hardliners attempted to seize control but failed?

An abortive coup against Gorbachev

In August 1991, Communist Party hardliners staged an abortive coup against Gorbachev but failed in their attempt.

Gorbachev initiated the policies of economic and political reform and democratisation within the country. The reforms were opposed by leaders within the Communist Party. A coup took place in 1991 that was encouraged by Communist Party hardliners. The people had tasted freedom by then and did not want the old-style rule of the Communist Party. Boris Yeltsin emerged as a national hero in opposing this coup. The Russian Republic, where Yeltsin won a popular election, began to shake off centralised control