Mikhail Gorbachev
Notes
- After Brezhnev there were two short term leaders in Russia:
- Yuri Andropov 1982-84 (died)
- Konstantin Chernenko 1984-1985 (temporary replacement)
- Gorbachev took over in 1985
- Began “developed socialism” where he wanted to rid the USSR of corruption
- Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
- Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
Summary
In Russia after Brezhnev was gone, there were two short term leaders named Andropov and Chernenko. Gorbachev took over in 1985, and he began developing "Developed Socialism" Trying to get rid of the corruption in the USSR. After the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, Gorbachev was forced to change his ways and try and save the country again. He was parallel to Lenin and the Kronstadt Mutiny.
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Do you think that Gorbachev was a good leader for Russia?
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"If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today"
- Mikhail Gorbachev
- Mikhail Gorbachev