In May 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev met with the party activists of the Leningrad city committee, and announced the beginning of “perestroika."
© Sputnik / Yuryi AbramochkinSoviet women are famous for their homemade pies, but still people queued in the first pizzerias.
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Soviet women are famous for their homemade pies, but still people queued in the first pizzerias.
© Sputnik / Boris BabanovAt the 27th Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) Congress, Mikhail Gorbachev called the fundamental question of the expansion of publicity.
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At the 27th Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) Congress, Mikhail Gorbachev called the fundamental question of the expansion of publicity.
© Sputnik / Yuryi AbramochkinIn 1988, Mikhail Gorbachev spoke at the UN General Assembly. The president said that “the use of force and threats can no longer be an instrument of foreign policy.” In the final part of his speech, Gorbachev underlined the progress made in the improvement of relations between the USSR and USA and declared an unilateral reduction of the army, the conversion of the defense industry and the beginning of troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe and Mongolia.
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In 1988, Mikhail Gorbachev spoke at the UN General Assembly. The president said that “the use of force and threats can no longer be an instrument of foreign policy.” In the final part of his speech, Gorbachev underlined the progress made in the improvement of relations between the USSR and USA and declared an unilateral reduction of the army, the conversion of the defense industry and the beginning of troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe and Mongolia.
© Sputnik / FalinDuring perestroika, “child diplomacy” became a popular thing. In 1988, an American 9-year-old pupil from Los Angeles was the first young diplomat to bring Russia “message of peace.” The boy travelled to Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev.
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During perestroika, “child diplomacy” became a popular thing. In 1988, an American 9-year-old pupil from Los Angeles was the first young diplomat to bring Russia “message of peace.” The boy travelled to Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev.
© Sputnik / Alexander MakarovOn May 30, 1990, Gorbachev visited the United States for the first time. George Bush said that it was necessary to further contribute to the process of “creating a new Europe." The American president then admitted that he wanted to see success of perestroika.
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On May 30, 1990, Gorbachev visited the United States for the first time. George Bush said that it was necessary to further contribute to the process of “creating a new Europe." The American president then admitted that he wanted to see success of perestroika.
© Sputnik / Boris PrihodkoIn perestroika times, all previously forbidden literature was published.
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In perestroika times, all previously forbidden literature was published.
© Sputnik / Yuryi AbramochkinIn 1985, Gorbachev enacted anti-alcohol regulations, known as “dry laws."
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In 1985, Gorbachev enacted anti-alcohol regulations, known as “dry laws."
© Sputnik / Oleg KuleshIn 1979, Moscow kiosks began sale of Pepsi.
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In 1979, Moscow kiosks began sale of Pepsi.
© Sputnik / Yuryi AbramochkinOn December 8, 1987, Washington held a Soviet-American meeting, in which both sides agreed on threat reduction.
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On December 8, 1987, Washington held a Soviet-American meeting, in which both sides agreed on threat reduction.
© Sputnik / Vladimir VyatkinOn January 31, 1990, the first ever McDonalds opened in Moscow. In a day, 30,000 locals visited the new opened restaurant.
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On January 31, 1990, the first ever McDonalds opened in Moscow. In a day, 30,000 locals visited the new opened restaurant.
© Sputnik / Yuriy SomovDuring reconstruction times, Soviet symbolism became very popular among citizens of the capital.
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During reconstruction times, Soviet symbolism became very popular among citizens of the capital.
© Sputnik / Yuryi AbramochkinOn May 29, 1988, Gorbachev met with Ronald Reagan. The American president gave a lecture on free markets at Moscow State University.
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On May 29, 1988, Gorbachev met with Ronald Reagan. The American president gave a lecture on free markets at Moscow State University.
© SputnikIn the late-80s, Soviet authorities eased media censorship and lifted the ban on the discussion of topics which were previously suppressed.
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In the late-80s, Soviet authorities eased media censorship and lifted the ban on the discussion of topics which were previously suppressed.
© Sputnik / Sergey SamokhinIn 1991, in Moscow organized an event to celebrate Soviet legendary author’s, Mikhail Bulgakov, 100 birthday.
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In 1991, in Moscow organized an event to celebrate Soviet legendary author’s, Mikhail Bulgakov, 100 birthday.
© Sputnik / Vladimir FedorenkoTV ratings of the State Duma meetings were comparable with the success of today’s entertainment shows.
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TV ratings of the State Duma meetings were comparable with the success of today’s entertainment shows.
© Sputnik / Vladimir RodionovIn March 1989 the Deputies elections were held in Moscow. It was the first election of the supreme governmental body, in which voters for the first time were given a choice between several candidates.
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In March 1989 the Deputies elections were held in Moscow. It was the first election of the supreme governmental body, in which voters for the first time were given a choice between several candidates.
© Sputnik / Dmitryi DonskoyPhoto gallery known as “USSR: Perestoika.”
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Photo gallery known as “USSR: Perestoika.”
© Sputnik / S. SolovjevIn 1986, “corporate” clothing appeared in stores.
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In 1986, “corporate” clothing appeared in stores.
© Sputnik / Vladimir VyatkinThe price for imported boots could reach as much as a monthly salary for an engineer but everyone still queued for them.
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The price for imported boots could reach as much as a monthly salary for an engineer but everyone still queued for them.
© Sputnik / U. GavrilovThe first Soviet international festival was called “Rock for Peace.” In May 1988 it was held for the first time in Moscow.
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The first Soviet international festival was called “Rock for Peace.” In May 1988 it was held for the first time in Moscow.