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Hugh	30-08-2022 21:51

RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62732447

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Mr Gorbachev, who became Soviet leader in 1985, is best known for opening up the USSR and for his rapprochement with the West, but he saw his country collapse in 1991.

Dave42

30-08-2022 21:59

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36132832)

Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62732447

RIP Mikhail helped stop the cold war and bring down the Berlin wall

Paul	30-08-2022 22:04

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

I'm not sure the second of those was intentional. RIP.

jfman

30-08-2022 22:23

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

RIP.

Oversaw one of the most turbulent political periods anywhere at any time. One can only wonder if Russia would be in the mess it is today had Gorbachev retained more control and power for longer for a more orderly and sustainable transition. Or whether it’d be unrealistic or impossible.

Maggy

30-08-2022 23:20

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

RIP. Someone who tried to make a difference.

denphone

31-08-2022 08:30

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

RIP Mikhail as if only Russia had someone of your political calibre today.

Damien

31-08-2022 10:50

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

My favorite moment of his is when he went to visit George Bush Senior to deliver him a housewarming gift and instead found the former President wrestling with a local oaf.

Dude111

04-09-2022 16:18

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Originally Posted by Paul

I'm not sure the second of those was intentional. RIP.

Well didnt he want the wall down??

Rip my friend!

Hugh	04-09-2022 17:34

Re: RIP Mikhail Gorbachev

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Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36133200)

Well didnt he want the wall down??

Rip my friend!

That was Reagan…

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