Mikhail Gorbachev's Role in the Fall of Communism

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Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, played a pivotal role in transforming the country's political landscape from Marxism-Leninism to social democracy. Born into a poor peasant family in Stavropol Krai, he experienced life under Stalin's regime and began his political career in the Communist Party. His education at Moscow State University led him to marry Raisa Titarenko. Gorbachev's leadership from 1985 to 1991 included significant reforms and a shift in ideology, marking a critical period in Soviet history.