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'''Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev''', a [[Russia]]n national (2 March 1931 - 30 August 2022), was the last effective leader of the [[Soviet Union]] from 1985 till 1991. Embarking on a new openness with the outside not previously seen under Soviet rule, Gorbachev became quite popular among [[Democratic Socialist]]s in the West.

'''Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev''' (2 March 1931 - 30 August 2022), was the last effective leader of the [[Soviet Union]] from 1985 till 1991. Embarking on a new openness with the outside not previously seen under Soviet rule, Gorbachev became quite popular among [[Democratic Socialist]]s in the West. Gorbachev was [[Ukrainian]] on his mother's side.

Gorbachev was an enthusiast for the [[conservative]] game of [[chess]], which may have influenced his outlook.<ref>https://en.chessbase.com/post/che-for-peace-with-mikhail-gorbachev</ref>

Gorbachev was an enthusiast for the [[conservative]] game of [[chess]], which may have influenced his outlook.<ref>https://en.chessbase.com/post/che-for-peace-with-mikhail-gorbachev</ref>