mikhail gobarchev and the end of communism

>>>Glasnost - Its when they talked about Soviet Union's issues, economy and political problems. It was formed under Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985.

>>>Peristroika - It is a policy or practice for reforming the Soviet Union's economic and political system.

~~Mikhail Gorbachev opened up the Soviet Union by allowing new ideas be heard. He allowed the churches to be opened, those dissendents to be free from jail, and books that were banned were allowed to be read. The citizens were able to vote for the country's candidates.He brought back much freedom and allowed many voices to be heard. He was very open and paved the way for the end of communism because in communism, the government basically controlled everything