In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a policy called perestroika. What was its aim?

a. To liberate the Soviet press.

b. To quell Soviet social unrest.

c. To centralize Soviet politics.

d. To restructure the Soviet economy.

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17 July, 18:06

In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a policy called perestroika. What was its aim?

a. To liberate the Soviet press.

b. To quell Soviet social unrest.

c. To centralize Soviet politics.

d. To restructure the Soviet economy.

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Munchkin · Answer 1

The best answer is: d. To restructure the Soviet economy.

it was a step towards liberalization of the Soviet economy that had as its goal making the economy more efficient. It was actually a partial decentralization: some of the decisions were moved away from the government.

In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a policy called perestroika. What was its aim?a. To liberate the Soviet press.b. To quell Soviet social unrest.c. To centralize Soviet politics.d. To restructure the Soviet economy.

In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a policy called perestroika. What was its aim?

a. To liberate the Soviet press.

b. To quell Soviet social unrest.

c. To centralize Soviet politics.

d. To restructure the Soviet economy.