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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 58,548 | $2,700,000 | 2,329$ |
| North Macedonia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.25% | +10% | 2,083,374 | 5,824 | $12,800 | 36$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,010 | $240,000 | 189$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,607 | $250,000 | 190$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 56,062 | $57,000 | 95$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,825 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 14,522 | $180,000 | 139$ |
| Totals | 10 | 154,515,185 | 160,129 | $3,501,800 | 3,033$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George W Bush held a joint news conference at Winfield House in 1991.
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Slovenia:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet president who discussed a hypothetical alien attack with Ronald Reagan.
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Kazakhstan:
Pugacheva praised Mikhail Gorbachev for having the courage to acknowledge his mistakes.
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North Macedonia:
Mikhail Gorbachev was asked by diplomats about the collapse of the USSR during a private meeting.
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Guyana:
Mikhail Gorbachev’s programs – glasnost and perestroika – were about systemic change.
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Uzbekistan:
Mikhail Gorbachev congratulated Svetlana Alexievich on her Nobel Prize win.
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North Macedonia:
Mikhail Gorbachev was part of the discussions that led to agreements on NATO expansion.
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Portugal:
Mikhail Gorbachev was mentioned in relation to a newspaper headline from the time the capsule was buried.
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United Kingdom:
A photo of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was included in the Times newspaper from the date of the capsule's burial.
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Romania:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the General Secretary of the Soviet Union during the Malta meeting.
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