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- 22 Feb 2025
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- 28 May 2026
Which Soviet leader is known for implementing the Glasnost and Perestroika reforms?
Multiple choice question for International Relations. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Glasnost (meaning openness) and Perestroika (meaning restructuring) were reform initiatives introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev during the 1980s to increase transparency and revitalize the Soviet economy. These policies were not established by earlier Soviet leaders such as Joseph Stalin or Leonid Brezhnev. Therefore, the correct answer is Mikhail Gorbachev.
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