My Six Years With Gorbachev
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0271020296 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 437 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-23 |
| Language | : | Russian |
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"Anatoly ChernyaevÂ’s portrayal of the perestroika period is the most significant memoir by former Soviet officials published up to now. Altogether this book is essential reading for those interested in the Cold WarÂ’s end, the USSRÂ’s collapse, and especially the role played by ideas, ambitions, and key pers! onalities in these momentous events.. While admiring of perestroikaÂ’s founder, Chernyaev is frank in faulting Gorbachev for his hesitancy in economic reforms, for his delay in decentralizing Union-republic ties, and above all for his misplaced faith in the reformability of the Communist Party. Splendidly translated, edited, and introduced by Robert English and Eliza
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Those fascinated by the Soviet Union and the Cold War will learn from the behind-the-scenes machinations that Chernyaev describes. The only real fireworks come in the book's afterword, where Chernyaev takes two recent Western authors to task for recently writing that Gorbachev was responsible for the failed putsch that attempted to remove him from power in September 1991. Chernyaev's frankness is appealing: while still loyal to his former boss, he is not afraid to discuss their differences, such as his unhappiness with Gorbachev's reaction to Soviet tanks rolling into Lithuania in January 1991. Chernyaev provides a blow-by-blow account of the high politics and diplomacy of the Gorbachev years, from Gorbachev's ascension as Soviet leader in March 1985 to his resignation in December of 1991. From Publishers Weekly Even though it was less than two decades ago, the rise and f
Excellent behind-the-scenes look at the Gorbachev years: for Soviet buffs David Ljunggren Readers with a deep interest in the final years of the Soviet Union are the ones most likely to enjoy this book. If you don't have a decent idea of what happened from 1985 to 1991 you'll find yourself wading through endless surnames and political events that may not mean much. Chernyayev (to transliterate his name correctly) was with Gorbachev from almost the very start an