Michail Gorbatschow
Michail Gorbatschow was a prominent Soviet politician and the last General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, serving from 1985 until 1991. He is best known for his reform policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which aimed to revitalize the Soviet economy and society but ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Gorbatschow's leadership was marked by significant geopolitical changes, including the end of the Cold War and increased democratic movements in Eastern Europe.
Born on Mar 02, 1931 (94 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,254 | $700,000 | 910$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 11,254 | $700,000 | 910$ |
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Switzerland:
Michail Gorbatschow is also buried at Novodevichy Cemetery and is known for his role in democratizing Russia.
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Switzerland:
Michail Gorbatschow was the last President of the Soviet Union, whose resignation is referenced in the context of the Soviet Union's dissolution.
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Switzerland:
Michail Gorbatschow is referenced for his saying about the consequences of being late.
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