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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 6.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 19,482 | $190,000 | 355$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 628,066 | 1,210 | $5,500 | 11$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 9.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,695 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,163 | $34,000 | 39$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,272 | $31,000 | 30$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 123,797 | $67,000 | 267$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,732 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 12 | 305,969,626 | 494,144 | $2,694,700 | 3,059$ |
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Recent Mentions
Estonia:
Mikhail Gorbachev received the Nobel Peace Prize in the same year as the events in Baku.
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Switzerland:
Gorbachev is viewed in West Germany as a supposed savior and peace apostle.
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Australia:
Mikhail Gorbachev signed the INF treaty with US President Ronald Reagan in 1987.
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Ghana:
Putin has argued that the war with Ukraine is a matter of Russia’s survival, insisting that after the former Soviet Union broke up into 15 states, there was an agreement between President Mikhail Gorbachev and the West in 1990 that NATO would not expand eastward.
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Ireland:
Mikhail Gorbachev is mentioned in a conversation about historical events during a boat trip.
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Pakistan:
Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced as a historical figure whose reforms led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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Latvia:
Mikhail Gorbachev's orders were directly linked to the military actions taken against the Azerbaijani people.
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Cabo Verde:
Mikhail Gorbachev's leadership introduced profound reforms in Soviet internal and external politics.
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Montenegro:
Gorbachev's policies contributed to the internal forces that led to the regime change in the Soviet Union.
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Montenegro:
Gorbachev's policies are noted as a significant factor in the internal dynamics leading to the end of Soviet communism.
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