Mikhail Gorbachev
Definition
Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. He implemented significant political and economic reforms in an attempt to revive the failing Soviet system.
Related terms
Perestroika: Gorbachev's policy of restructuring the Soviet economy, which aimed to introduce market elements and increase efficiency.
Cold War: The period of political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, characterized by ideological conflict and proxy wars.
Fall of the Berlin Wall: The iconic event in 1989 that symbolized the end of communism in Eastern Europe, which happened during Gorbachev's leadership.
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What communist policy did Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev implement to bring political openness in Soviet Union?
Which policy, initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev, led to greater political openness in Soviet society?
What was a notable aspect of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform policy in USSR during late Cold War period?
What key policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev sought to bring political openness in USSR?
What policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev aimed at restructuring the Soviet economy and government?
Which work was written by Mikhail Gorbachev, providing insights into his ideology and political reforms?
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's policies differ from those of his predecessors in Soviet Russia?
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's policies contribute to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe?
What was the primary purpose of Mikhail Gorbachev's "glasnost" and "perestroika" policies in the Soviet Union?
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's Glasnost policy influence media operations in the Soviet Union?
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's policies influence the fall of communism in Europe?
What was one lasting effect of Mikhail Gorbachev's "Glasnost" policy?
What policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev allowed for greater transparency and openness in government institutions?
When did Mikhail Gorbachev become General Secretary of the Soviet Union introducing his policies Perestroika and Glasnost?
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