Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. He introduced significant political and economic reforms that aimed to modernize and transform the country.
Related terms
Soviet Union: The former communist state that encompassed Russia and several other countries under Gorbachev's leadership.
Perestroika: Refers to Gorbachev's policy focused on restructuring the Soviet economy by introducing elements of capitalism.
Glasnost: Refers to Gorbachev's policy promoting openness, transparency, and freedom of speech within Soviet society.