Mikhail Gorbachev and the end of Communism

Glasnost is a Russian word meaning "openness", it refers to a general loosening of government control on the aspects of life and the end of criticism. And Peristrokia economic and political program in soviet union by Mikhail Gorbachev. Mikhail Gorbachev was a man who actually listened to the citizens of Soviet Union. He allowed books to be published when it was banned. He allowed people to speak for their rights. Usually the communist leaders would do things their way and not listen the citizens because they had the most power but Mikhail Gorbachev made sure every voice is to be heard. He also allowed churches to be opened and private businesses were also allowed to be open. The citizens profited from this idea and their economy increased.