Description
During this conversation, we will try to look at Mikhail Gorbachev as a person. What did he do before he became the head of the USSR and started his reforms? We will start with his early childhood and finish with Gorbachev’s personality and his role in the fall of the USSR in 1991. We will conclude the talk with an examination of his vision of Putin’s present and Russia’s future.
Led by historian Vadim Malinovsky, this seminar will give a deep dive into the biography of Mikhail Gorbachev and his decisions that led the Soviet Union to collapse. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of the very controversial role this man played in Russian history.
This conversation has been designed as an ongoing series. To learn more about Russian History with Context, check out our upcoming seminars here.
About Your Expert
Vadim is a historian (MA) who has graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University. His focus is contemporary Russian history. He is working on a PhD dissertation on Stalin's national policy.
Audience
Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).
Duration
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.