Glasnost and perestroika are inextricably linked to Gorbachev. He tried to reform the Soviet Union and ended the Cold War. However, his policies led to the collapse of the USSR – with disastrous consequences for its population. This arguably explains his bad reputation amongst the Russians. In the West, however, he is celebrated. By Stefan Bernhardt
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