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 change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
- Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny
"I am a Communist, a convinced Communist! For some that may be a fantasy. But to me it is my main goal."- Mikhail Gorbachev
Subjunctive Question
Did the people of Russia like Gorbachev for the most part ?
Summary
Gorbachev became president in 1985. He began the process of developing socialism to rid the corruption of the USSR. He was however asked to change his ways after the Chernobyl disater in 1986.