Gorbachev new thinking

• When did Gorbachev become leader?

  1985
• What were some problems at eh time of Gorbachev presidency?

  • poverty
  • Unrest amongst the people
  • Conflict between different ethnic groups
  • Poor economy
  • Chernobyl nuclear disaster
  • Lost the arms race
• What is glasnost?

  increased freedom in Russia = more freedom of speech
• What is perestroika?

  restructuring the economy = let people own businesses
• What did the Gorbachev doctrine say?

  Eastern european countries can go their own way and decide how they want to be run
• What year was the Gorbachev doctrine made?

  1987