Yuriy Gorbachev

Former Soviet leader

Yuriy Gorbachev was a Soviet politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. He implemented significant reforms, including glasnost and perestroika, which led to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev is known for his role in ending the Cold War and his efforts to reform the Soviet economy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his effo...