EPISODE · Sep 1, 2022 · 23 MIN
Mikhail Gorbachev's complicated legacy
from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy
Mikhail Gorbachev's leadership of the U.S.S.R. represented a defining moment in Russian history. On the heels of his passing at 91, how will the last Soviet leader be remembered? The answer to this question probably depends a lot on where you're from in the world, says Dr. Mark Schrad, Professor of Political Science and Director of Russian Area Studies at Villanova University. While Gorbachev drew praise from the West for being a man of peace and principle, those same qualities complicated his legacy at home.
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