Word: perestroikas
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...chess master blamed much of the Soviet Union's problems on Gorbachev. Kasparov, a former backer, said he became disillusioned with the Soviet leader in February when it became clear to him "that Gorbachev only wants perestroika of the system, but the Soviet people want perestroika of the society...
...will have a positive impact on Communist parties in neighboring countries. It is going to strengthen their reform wings and help the Soviet Union's own perestroika...
...Perez calls the "de-ideologization' ' of politics in the Third World. That means Perez, who had to cope with bloody riots sparked by price increases in February, is at least spared having to worry about some Third World minion of the Kremlin accusing him of socialist heresy. The real perestroika makes Perez's version look tame -- and more promising -- by comparison...
Many who stay behind share the same anger and frustration. "People are leaving East Germany because they have lost all hope of change, because the Communists are closed to Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika," said Reinhard Schult, one of the founders of the biggest new opposition movement, New Forum. "We can no longer tolerate the kindergarten atmosphere or being constantly led by the nose on all fronts...
...sarcastic tone, Gorbachev said, "The machine doesn't work. Get out your old weapons." The Deputies waved the credentials cards traditionally used for voting. Determined as usual to advance perestroika, Gorbachev kept the Deputies after the session for a lecture and a demonstration of how the new system was supposed to work. This time the technicians remembered to turn on the power...