Mikhail Gorbachev
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 chnange his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
- Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
Interesting Fact
He has a large birth mark on his forehead which led to the nickname "The Marked Man."
Quote
"If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today."
-Mikhail Gorbachev
-Mikhail Gorbachev
Subjunctive Question
Did people generally like Gorachev?
Summary
Mikhail Gorbachev took over in 1985. He wanted to rid the USSR of corruption and did so by beginning developed socialiam. He was forced to change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.