Gorbachev: The Last Leader Of The Soviet Union

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev was a Russian and Soviet politician who served as the eventual leader of the Soviet Union.

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

Gorbachev was born on 2 March 1931 in the village of Privolnoye, Stavropol Krai, into a poor peasant family of Russian and Ukrainian heritage.

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

In 1955 he received his law degree

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

In 1953, Gorbachev married fellow student Raisa Titarenko 

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

Gorbachev became a candidate member of the Communist Party In June 1950, 

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

He served as president of the Soviet Union from 15 March 1990 to 25 December 1991.

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

In 1990, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his pioneering role in the peace process that today characterizes significant parts of the international community.

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

After a period of illness, Gorbachev died at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow on 30 August 2022, at the age of 91.

Credit: BBC News

Medium Brush Stroke

He was praised for his role in ending the Cold War,

Credit: BBC News