Notes
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 change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
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 change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
Summary
After taking over in 1985, Gorbachev wanted to leave his mark and make communism his own. He began “developed socialism” where he wanted to rid corruption throughout all of the Soviet Union. After the Chernobyl disaster Gorbachev was forced to change ways because of spending in the arms race.
Quote
Political leaders still think things can be done through force, but that cannot solve terrorism. Backwardness is the breeding ground of terror, and that is what we have to fight.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Subjunctive Question
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