gorbachev, mikhail sergeevich

Soviet history begins with bloodshed, oppression, and strife. Civil War stained the Russian landscape with the blood of its people after Nicholas II abdicated his throne to a provisional government. The Bolsheviks wanted Russia, and eventually they took her.

Examines the events in the Soviet Union during the time of Gorbachev and Yeltsin, including the failed coup of 1991 and the collapse of the Union itself.

Identifies the historical events and social forces that explain life in the Soviet Union today.

A biography of the Soviet leader, emphasizing his rise to power and his role in forming the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West.

Previously published articles discussing current issues and social trends in the Soviet Union, focusing on reforms initiated by Soviet leader Gorbachev and foreign policy decisions involving arms control agreements.

Explores the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the Soviet Union.