mikhail gorbachev
Notes
- After Brezhnev there were two short term leaders in Russia:
- Yuri Andropov 1982-84 (died)
- Konstantin Chernenko 1984-85 (tempory replacement)
- Gorbachev took over in 85
- Began "developed socialism" where he wanted to rid the USSR or corruption
- Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
- Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
Gorbachev's Mistakes to Reform:
- anti-alcohol campaign- cost state revenue
- Investment in machinery and tool industry with little return
- Glasnost backfired in the people began hoarding common goods
- Deficit grew annually
- He continued the war in Afghanistan too long
- His ranking officials were based on loyalty rather than reform mindedness
Summary
Gorbachev took over in 1985 following Konstantin Chernenko. He began the process of developing socialism to rid the corruption of the USSR. He also tried to introduce an anti-alcohol campaign which was incredibly unsuccessful.
Quotes
"I am a Communist, a convinced Communist! For some that may be a fantasy. But to me it is my main goal."
-Mikhail Gorbachev
-Mikhail Gorbachev
Subjunctive Question
If Gorbachev didnt make mistakes to reform, would Russia have evolved differently?
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