Theme 1 - Political Reforms under Gorbachev Flashcards
1
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When does Gorbachev come to power
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- MArch 1985
2
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What does Gorbachev’s rise to power mark
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- The end of Gerontracy
3
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When is Glasnost Launched
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- 1986
4
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When is Peristroika launched
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- 1987
5
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Relationship betweeen Yeltsin and Gorbachev
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- Yeltsin had an axe to grind against Gorbachev
- Gorbachev demoted him in Nov 1987
6
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When does Gorbachev announce a 2 tier legislature
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- June 1988
7
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Describe the New Legislature
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- Council of People’s deputies: Multi - Candiate Elections
- Supreme Soviet: Eleceted by CoPD
8
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What responsibilities would each house have?
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- Council of People’s could reject or ammend proposed laws
- Supreme Soviet could question ministers & ratify ministerial appointments
9
Q
What is a counter for the “democraticness” of the Council of People’s deputes?
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- A third of all seats belonged to “public organisations” e.g 100 to the Communist Party, 75 to Komosol
10
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When were elections for the Congress of People’s deputies
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- March 1989
11
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What were the election results?
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- 1958 communist vs 292 indepentant
12
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When was the first session of the Congress of People’s deputies
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- May 1989
13
Q
Political developments at the 1988 Party congress
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- June 1988
- Officals elected from competing candidates: challenges Nomenklatura
- Term limits of 2 consecutive 5yr terms
- Records of Party meetings & budgets to be made public
14
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However points for the Council of People’s deputies
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- 90% Delegates Communist
- Conservative and Reform factions emerged making passing laws more difficult
15
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Gorbachev Chernobyl Quote
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- “We need Glasnost like we need air”
