Other Developments Flashcards
1
Q
What are some other things Gorbachev does ?
A
- releases dissidents from jail
- banned books were published
- soviet people learned of the atrocities committed by Stalin
2
Q
Why was Glasnost a two edged sword for Gorbachev ?
A
The more freedom people gained the more they criticised Gorbachev making it increasingly difficult to maintain power
3
Q
What was the issue with the arms race ?
A
It had badly damaged the soviet economy
4
Q
What did Perestorika bring ?
A
Considerable changes and certain aspects of free economy where introduced
5
Q
What else happens ?
A
Reforms in the political systems such as elections for local governments did win support for Gorbachev and enabled him to be equally radical in his dealings with the US
