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Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to the country's dissolution in 1991. He served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 and additionally as head of state beginning in 1988, as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet from 1988 to 1989, Chairman of the Supreme Soviet from 1989 to 1990 and the President of the Soviet Union from ...
May 27, 2024 · Mikhail Gorbachev (born March 2, 1931, Privolnoye, Stavropol kray, Russia, U.S.S.R.—died August 30, 2022, Moscow, Russia) was a Soviet official, general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) from 1985 to 1991 and president of the Soviet Union in 1990–91.
Aug 30, 2022 · Mikhail Gorbachev continued to play a vocal role in both Russian and international matters, but his reputation abroad was always higher than at home. When he stood for the Russian presidency in ...
Aug 31, 2022 · Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91. Mr Gorbachev took power in 1985 and introduced reforms, as well as opening up the Soviet ...
Aug 30, 2022 · Mikhail S. Gorbachev had a profound effect on his time: In little more than six tumultuous years, he lifted the Iron Curtain, transforming the map of Europe and the political climate of the world.
Aug 30, 2022 · Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev The Nobel Peace Prize 1990 . Born: 2 March 1931, Privolnoye, USSR (now Russia) Died: 30 August 2022, Moscow, Russia . Residence at the time of the award: USSR (now Russia) Role: President of USSR Prize motivation: “for the leading role he played in the radical changes in East-West relations” Prize share: 1/1 . He Brought the Cold War to a Peaceful End .
Sep 3, 2022 · Mikhail Gorbachev was widely acclaimed in the West, but reviled by many at home Mr Gorbachev died on Tuesday, aged 91. He took power in 1985, introducing bold reforms and opening the USSR to the ...
Aug 31, 2022 · Mikhail Gorbachev, the final leader of the then-Soviet Union and a reformer who helped end the Cold War and lead his country from communism to capitalism, died Tuesday at 91, according to the ...
Aug 31, 2022 · “Mikhail Gorbachev was a man of remarkable vision,” President Biden said. “When he came to power, the Cold War had gone on for nearly 40 years and communism for even longer, with devastating ...
Aug 31, 2022 · Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, was one of the most talked about people in the world. Here are some memorable quotes about him. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , BBC interview ...
