Gorbachev, Mikhail S.

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Soviet politician (CPSU)
Brandt met him many times for discussions. Gorbachev claimed to have been inspired by Brandt’s ideas.

1931 born
1971-1991 Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU)
1980-1985 Member of the Politbüro
1985-1991 General Secretary of the CPSU
1988-1990 Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (Head of State)
1990-1991 President
1990 Nobel Peace Prize
2022 died

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Biography

Dedicated European and German Patriot 1983-1992

1985: 26-29 May, 12-14 Nov
1986: 29 Jan, 11-12 Oct
1987: 8 Dec
1988: 4-6 April, 2 Aug
1989: 1 March, April-May, 12-15 June, 14-17 Oct
1991: June-Sept
1992: 5 March

Politics

Travels

1983-1992

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