
Mikhaïl Gorbatchev
Mikhaïl Gorbatchev (born March 2, 1931 - August 30, 2022) was a prominent Soviet statesman and the last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his transformative policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) during the 1980s. His efforts to reform the Soviet economy and political system contributed to the end of the Cold War and the eventual dissolution of the USSR in 1991. Gorbatchev's leadership was marked by a commitment to reducing nuclear arms and fostering better relations with the West, particularly through his negotiations with U.S. President Ronald Reagan. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his role in promoting peace and international cooperation.
Born on Mar 02, 1931 (94 years old)
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Mikhaïl Gorbatchev was the Soviet leader during negotiations with Ronald Reagan.
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