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When the USSR ceased to exist in 1991, Russia became the obvious successor to the Soviet legacy - historically, territorially, militarily, etc. Boris Yeltsin was the President of Russia at the time, and in that sense can be considered Gorbachev's successor.
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∙ 11y agoNo one. He was the last ruler of the Soviet Union. The first ruler of the Russian Federation, which is recognized as the successor to the Soviet Union, was Boris Yeltsin.
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Who was the last president of the Soviet Union?
Mikhail Gorbachev.
Who was the soviet leader who's reforms lead to the end of communism in Russia and eastern Europe?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Glasnost was formed in what country?
In Russia by Mikhail Gorbachev.
When was Mikhail Gorbachev president of the USSR?
Yeltsin is a Russian and was the head of Russia. Not US president.
The leader of USSR Russia?
At the fall of the Soviet Union the president of the Soviet Union was Mikhail Gorbachev. And the prime-minister of Russia was Boris Yeltsin.
Who was the president of the USSR present day Russia?
Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev, the First President of USSR.
Who was the leader when Russia colapsed?
President Gorbachev was the leader who oversaw the collapse of the USSR.
Who opposed mikael Gorbachev becoming the next president?
Gorbachev was not elected Russia was a communist country when he was its leader. The Politburo decided who was in charge and the population of Russia didn't vote. Since 1989 there has been "elections " but Russia is far from a democracy and seems to be more communist each year under Putin rule.
Who was the leader of Russia when the Berlin wall was torn down?
George H.W. Bush was president when the Wall fell.
Who was the last president of the Soviet Union?
Mikhail Gorbachev.
Who was the soviet leader who's reforms lead to the end of communism in Russia and eastern Europe?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What year did Gorbachev come into power in Russia?
1985
Glasnost was formed in what country?
In Russia by Mikhail Gorbachev.
When was Gorbachev US Prime Minister?
The US has never had a Prime Minister, it has a President, and it was never Mikhail Gorbachev. Mikhail Gorbachev was the President of the USSR and the General Secretary of the Supreme Soviet.
When was Mikhail Gorbachev president of the USSR?
Yeltsin is a Russian and was the head of Russia. Not US president.
Who was elected president in russia of 1991?
Boris Yeltsin was elected President in 1991, replacing Mikhail Gorbachev.
Who was involved in the glasnost?
The United States and Russia
