Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991. He is noted for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which aimed to reform the Soviet economy and society. Gorbachev's efforts contributed to the end of the Cold War and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, making him a pivotal figure in modern history.
Born on Mar 02, 1931 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 6.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,199 | $2,000,000 | 3,281$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,376 | $89,000 | 77$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Totals | 4 | 79,964,358 | 115,617 | $2,789,000 | 3,928$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Italy:
Mikhail Gorbachev advocated for the Arctic to become a 'zone of peace' in 1987.
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Switzerland:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union known for his reform policies.
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Italy:
Mikhail Gorbachev is mentioned as someone Leone Magiera dined with after a concert.
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Dominican Republic:
Mikhail Gorbachev is mentioned as a notable leader in the context of international politics.
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India:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet leader who reacted to the news of Thatcher's deposition.
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India:
Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet leader who reacted to the news of Thatcher's deposition during a politburo meeting.
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Hungary:
Gyurcsány cites Mikhail Gorbachev when discussing examples of political and historical defeats.
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India:
Soviet leader Gorbachev sent out his foreign minister to confirm the news of Thatcher's deposition.
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India:
Soviet leader Gorbachev, in the middle of a politburo meeting when he heard the news, sent out his foreign minister, Eduard Shevardnadze, to find out if the inconceivable had really happened.
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India:
Soviet leader Gorbachev was shocked by the news of Thatcher's deposition and sent his foreign minister to confirm it.
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