Mikhail Gorbachev
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Who was Mikhail Gorbachev?
Soviet leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika reforms that led to the end of the Cold War and dissolution of the USSR. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his role in reducing international tensions.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Mikhail Gorbachev (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Peace | 1990 | for the leading role he played in the radical changes in East-West relations |
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