Gorbachev: The Last Leader of the USSR
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Mar 2017 · 50Minutes.com
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Mikhail Gorbachev in next to no time with this concise guide.
Arriving at a pivotal moment for national and international politics, Gorbachev was one of the key drivers behind the fall of the Iron Curtain and the end of the Cold War. His career led him from humble origins in rural Russia to the highest position of power in the Soviet Union, and his actions as leader earned him a Nobel Peace Prize and the title of ‘Man of the Decade’ from Time magazine.
In just 50 minutes you will:
• Have a more thorough understanding of Gorbachev’s life and political career
• Discover Gorbachev’s role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Iron Curtain
• Analyse the way in which Gorbachev’s political ideology led to tensions between Communism and democracy in Russia
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50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
Arriving at a pivotal moment for national and international politics, Gorbachev was one of the key drivers behind the fall of the Iron Curtain and the end of the Cold War. His career led him from humble origins in rural Russia to the highest position of power in the Soviet Union, and his actions as leader earned him a Nobel Peace Prize and the title of ‘Man of the Decade’ from Time magazine.
In just 50 minutes you will:
• Have a more thorough understanding of Gorbachev’s life and political career
• Discover Gorbachev’s role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Iron Curtain
• Analyse the way in which Gorbachev’s political ideology led to tensions between Communism and democracy in Russia
ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
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