Mikhail Gorbachev
Biography
Mikhail Gorbachev was a Soviet and Russian politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985 to 1991, leading the country until its dissolution in 1991. As head of state, he headed the government from 1988 to 1991, initially adhering to Marxism-Leninism before moving towards social democracy. Born in North Caucasus Krai in 1931, Gorbachev rose through the ranks, overseeing key infrastructure projects and implementing de-Stalinization reforms.