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'''Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev''' born March 2, 1931, was the last effective leader of the [[Soviet Union]]. Embarking on a new openness with the outside world not previously seen under Soviet rule, Gorbachev became quite popular in the West.

'''Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev''' (born March 2, 1931), was the last effective leader of the [[Soviet Union]] from 1985 till 1991. Embarking on a new openness with the outside world not previously seen under Soviet rule, Gorbachev became quite popular in the West.

==Early life==

==Early life==