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In the Soviet Union the Communist Party controlled almost every aspect of people's lives. However, by the 1980s Soviet people were aware that their standard of living was slipping far behind that of the West. When Mikhail Gorbachev become party leader in 1985, he began a process called perestroika, or restructuring.

Some political activities were allowed, and economic reforms enabled people to run their own businesses. Gorbachev's policy of glasnost, or openness, allowed people to express th read more...

Tags: communism, soviets

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