The Gorbachev Revolution

The Gorbachev Revolution refers to the political and social changes initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. He introduced reforms like *perestroika* (economic restructuring) and *glasnost* (greater openness), aiming to modernize the economy and improve transparency. These reforms loosened government control, encouraged greater freedom of speech, and reduced Cold War tensions. As a result, the Soviet Union experienced significant transformation, leading to the end of communist dominance, political liberalization, and ultimately, the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Gorbachev's leadership fundamentally reshaped Russia and the global geopolitical landscape.