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In which year was Mikhail Gorbachev elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union?
In which year was Mikhail Gorbachev elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union?
Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
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Solution and Explanation
Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985.
Additional Context:
- Succeeded Konstantin Chernenko who died in March 1985
- His election marked the beginning of major reforms (Perestroika and Glasnost)
- Became the last leader of the Soviet Union before its dissolution in 1991
- Initiated nuclear disarmament talks with the United States
Correct Answer: (4) 1985
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