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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 3 | 8.67 | 0.18% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 259,180 | $1,500,000 | 2,698$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 628,066 | 765 | $5,500 | 7$ |
| Italy | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 70,345 | $2,000,000 | 2,327$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 12,346 | $700,000 | 999$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,943 | $60,000 | 38$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 5,051 | $55,000 | 32$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 11,869 | $180,000 | 114$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
| Panama | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,854 | $160,000 | 130$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,983 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 19 | 669,530,465 | 508,588 | $28,454,500 | 13,984$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Liechtenstein:
Mikhail Gorbachev was involved in discussions during the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
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Switzerland:
Mikhail Gorbachev decided not to deploy tanks to maintain the communist dictatorships.
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Ireland:
The film begins with scenes at the summit between Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan in Geneva in 1985.
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United Kingdom:
Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced as the Soviet leader who nearly agreed to eliminate nuclear weapons with Reagan.
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United States:
Daniels is playing President Ronald Reagan in the upcoming movie 'Reykjavík,' about the summit between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1986.
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Panama:
Gorbachev initiated a series of structural reforms aimed at opening markets and democratizing the internal system of the Soviet Union.
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Hungary:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet leader during the time of Krikalev's extended stay in space.
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Montenegro:
Mikhail Gorbachev's policies were rejected by Vladimir Putin's regime, which sought to oppose the United States.
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Italy:
Mikhail Gorbachev's arrival was necessary for dialogue to resume in space exploration.
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Guyana:
Mikhail Gorbachev's glasnost allowed the opening of archives that confirmed Stalin's crimes.
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