Michail Gorbatjov

Michail Gorbatjov was the last General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the first President of the Soviet Union, known for his pivotal role in ending the Cold War and promoting reforms such as perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness). His policies significantly contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, leading to the establishment of independent republics and a shift towards a market economy.