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This Source Paper for World Civilization II focuses on the Soviet Politburo, its decision-making processes, and the role of Mikhail Gorbachev as an authoritarian figure during the final years of the Soviet Union. The paper explores Gorbachev’s reforms, including glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), and how these policies clashed with the traditional authoritarian governance of the Politburo. It discusses how Gorbachev’s attempts to decentralize power and increase transparency ultimately contributed to the weakening of Soviet authority and the collapse of the USSR. This analysis highlights the tension between reformist and authoritarian elements within Soviet leadership, offering insight into the end of Soviet communism and its global impact.

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Ceniya Jefferson

Z. Osborn

World Civilization II

17 November 2023



Soviet Politburo & Collection

INTRODUCTION

Soviet Politburo was the supreme policy of the Communist Party within the Soviet

Union. It presented control over the government and expanded, but both were separated to a

lesser extent. The failure was in 1991 due to subsequent banning of the part in Russia, so the

Politburo soon followed. Economic weakness, political stance, and the growth of nationalism

made a disintegration of the Soviet, Union. It was created in Russia by the Central Committee

with ambition to grant leadership and apprised. It rebuilt itself with formal roles that establish

major position in part and state management and to appeal to the central government.


STANCE

Mikhail Gorbachev was an authoritarian figure of Russia and the Soviet Union. Several

political events were taking place and countries were fighting for independence that resulted in

negative effects. “… remained quite concerned about the sharded security challenges facing the

world in arms control and nuclear proliferation, environmental decay, militarization, and

economic disparity.” (WilsonCenter.org) The communist rules were being overthrown, leaving

the Soviet leader to shift toward an open-ended government/democratic system and a market

economy as a way to reform efforts. This choice allowed a multiple party election that created a

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