Mikhail Gorbachev
-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 get rid of corruption in the USSR.
-Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
-Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny.
-Gorbachev's Mistakes to Reform
-Anti-alcohol campaign - cost state in revenue.
-Investment in machinery and tool industry with little return.
-Glasnost backfired in that people began hoarding common goods.
-Deficit grew annually.
-He continued the war in Afghanistan too long.
-His high ranking officials were based on loyalty rather than reform mindedness.
-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 get rid of corruption in the USSR.
-Gorbachev was forced to change his ways after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
-Parallel to Lenin and Kronstadt mutiny.
-Gorbachev's Mistakes to Reform
-Anti-alcohol campaign - cost state in revenue.
-Investment in machinery and tool industry with little return.
-Glasnost backfired in that people began hoarding common goods.
-Deficit grew annually.
-He continued the war in Afghanistan too long.
-His high ranking officials were based on loyalty rather than reform mindedness.
Mikhail Gorbachev