The Man who Changed the World: The Lives of Mikhail S. GorbachevThe human story of an inner struggle, a struggle that is the culmination of the series of lives Gorbachev has led throughout his career. Presents the first full-scale portrait of this unique figure. |
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Page 84
... Golovanov . " I stopped studying law , I just couldn't do it . " He became a journalist . " But I think even Gorbachev was full of doubts . And today we see how he tries to build a state based on laws . Not a single leader before him ...
... Golovanov . " I stopped studying law , I just couldn't do it . " He became a journalist . " But I think even Gorbachev was full of doubts . And today we see how he tries to build a state based on laws . Not a single leader before him ...
Page 128
... Golovanov , who was director of the prime - time Soviet news program , for videotapes of all Gorbachev's speeches , including this undistinguished funeral oration . " And she was as tough a coach as they come , " chuckles Golovanov ...
... Golovanov , who was director of the prime - time Soviet news program , for videotapes of all Gorbachev's speeches , including this undistinguished funeral oration . " And she was as tough a coach as they come , " chuckles Golovanov ...
Page 351
... Golovanov stepped up and planted a kiss on Raisa's cheek . When Golovanov addressed his old friend with the formal " Mikhail Sergeyevich , " Gor- bachev mocked him . " What are you doing , it's Misha ! " They were all impressed with his ...
... Golovanov stepped up and planted a kiss on Raisa's cheek . When Golovanov addressed his old friend with the formal " Mikhail Sergeyevich , " Gor- bachev mocked him . " What are you doing , it's Misha ! " They were all impressed with his ...
Contents
COUNTRY COSSACK | 27 |
FIRSTGENERATION | 57 |
Working for the Party Thought Police | 63 |
Copyright | |
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