1989 ⟶ Soviet Union Holds First Legislative Elections

The Soviet Union holds the first round of legislative electi...
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🗣️ 22nd Soviet Party Congress Held

22nd Soviet Party Congress held in USSR.⟶
USSRSoviet UnionCommunismPoliticsIdeologyKhrushchevCold War

👤 Gorbachev Becomes Soviet Leader

Mikhail Gorbachev becomes leader of the Soviet Union.⟶
Gorbachev Becomes Soviet Leader (1985)
Soviet UnionGorbachevLeadershipCold WarPerestroikaGlasnostReformPoliticsUSSR

🇷🇺 Gorbachev Announces Perestroika

Natives within the Party who oppose his policies of economic redevelopment (Perestroika). It is Gorbachev's hope that through initiatives of openness, debate and participation, that the Soviet people will support Perestroika.⟶
Gorbachev Announces Perestroika (1987)
USSRGorbachevPerestroikaReformPoliticsEconomicsSoviet UnionCold War

🗳️ Soviet Union Holds First Legislative Elections

The Soviet Union holds the first round of legislative elections to the Congress of People's Deputies.⟶
Soviet Union Holds First Legislative Elections (1989)
Soviet UnionElectionsPerestroikaGorbachev1989PoliticsGlasnostReformUSSR

🇱🇹 Lithuania Declares Independence

Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union.⟶
Lithuania Declares Independence (1990)
LithuaniaIndependenceUSSRBaltic StatesSecessionSoviet UnionNationalismPoliticsEurope

🕊️ Gorbachev Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.⟶
Gorbachev Awarded Nobel Peace Prize (1990)
GorbachevNobel Peace PrizeUSSRPerestroikaGlasnostCold WarDiplomacyEnd of Cold WarInternational Relations