Mikhail Gorbachev, Russian and Soviet statesman, died on August 30, 2022 at the age of 91. He was admitted to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow. After his death, the hospital released a statement saying that he died of a serious and prolonged illness. According to reports, he has been suffering from health problems for a long time. His illness worsened in 2020 and he was under the constant supervision of specialists. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the death of Gorbachev.
In a White House statement, US President Joe Biden also paid tribute to the former Soviet leader:
“As leader of the Soviet Union, he worked with President Reagan to reduce the nuclear arsenals of our two nations, helping to appease much of those around the world who longed for an end to the nuclear arms race.”
Mikhail Gorbachev is Russia’s longest-serving ruler, followed by lawyer and revolutionary Alexander Kerensky and Soviet politician Vasily Kuznetsov. Gorbachev will be buried next to his wife Raisa at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, as stated in his will.
“We will not forget this legacy,” said the Twitter user of Mikhail Gorbachev.
Many world leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Irish Taoist Michael Martin, have expressed condolences following Gorbachev’s death.
Here are some Twitter thanks:
I was very sad to hear about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev. He was a man who tried to provide a better life for his people. His life was a consequence because without him and his courage it would not have been possible to end the Cold War peacefully.
– Condoleezza Rice (@CondoleezzaRice) August 30, 2022
There’s an old saying, “Never meet your hero.” I think that’s some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard. Mikhail Gorbachev is one of my heroes and it is an honor and pleasure to meet him. I was extremely lucky to call him a friend. We can all learn from his amazing life. pic.twitter.com/All5suSke1
– Arnold Schwarzenegger) August 30, 2022
Everything about Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev was born on March 2, 1991, during the reign of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union. While still a student at Moscow State University in 1953, he married Raisa Titarenko. In 1955, he obtained a law degree. Then Gorbachev moved to Stavropol and became a member of the Komsomol youth group. In 1970, he was appointed first secretary of the Stavropol Regional Committee and was responsible for overseeing the development of the Stavropol Grand Canal. In 1985, he was appointed Chief of the Politburo’s Office.
Despite much criticism, Gorbachev is considered one of the most important people of the 20th century, winning numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. He was instrumental in ending the Cold War and creating new economic and political freedoms in the Soviet Union. From 1988 to 1991, he was the leader of the Soviet Union, holding various posts.
From 1988 to 1989, he was Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. He then served as Chairman of the Supreme Soviet until 1990. In addition, he was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. Finally, he was President of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991, when the country disintegrated. He was originally a Marxist-Leninist, but in the early 1990s he changed his allegiance to social democracy.
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