Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991. He is noted for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which aimed to reform the Soviet economy and society. Gorbachev's efforts contributed to the end of the Cold War and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, making him a pivotal figure in modern history.
Born on Mar 02, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 5,692 | $12,800 | 35$ |
| Germany | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 166,659 | $3,845,000 | 7,648$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,203 | $240,000 | 217$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,351 | $108,000 | 100$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,614 | $60,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 8 | 131,811,030 | 214,430 | $4,965,800 | 8,695$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Germany:
Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced in relation to a saying about timing and consequences.
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Belarus:
Mikhail Gorbachev explained that Belarusian legislation does not restrict the sale of confectionery products with alcoholic filling to minors.
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North Macedonia:
The expansion of NATO in the early 1990s represented a violation of promises made to Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Ecuador:
Mikhail Gorbachev signed an agreement with Ronald Reagan to eliminate nuclear missiles.
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Germany:
Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced for his wisdom regarding the consequences of delayed action in political strategy.
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North Macedonia:
Gorbachev was involved in the end of the Cold War and the Malta summit.
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Switzerland:
Orban attended the funeral of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, marking his presence in Moscow post-invasion.
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Portugal:
Mikhail Gorbachev's meeting with Ronald Reagan was a significant moment in history.
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Australia:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the Russian counterpart to Ronald Reagan during the Cold War.
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Paraguay:
Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced in relation to his famous quote about nuclear war.
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