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Mikhail Gorbachev Quotes

Mikhail Gorbachev quotes about people

Statesman March 2, 1931

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A period of transition to a new quality in all spheres of society's life is accompanied by painful phenomena. When we were initiating perestroika we failed to properly assess and foresee everything. Our society turned out to be hard to move off the ground, not ready for major changes which affect people's vital interests and make them leave behind everything to which they had become accustomed over many years. In the beginning we imprudently generated great expectations, without taking into... Mikhail Gorbachev
With Yeltsin, the Soviet Union broke apart, the country was totally mismanaged, the constitution was not respected by the regions of Russia. The army, education and health systems collapsed. People in the West quietly applauded, dancing with and around Yeltsin. I conclude therefore that we should not pay too much attention to what the West is saying. Mikhail Gorbachev
Certain people in the United States are driving nails into this structure of our relationship, then cutting off the heads. So the Soviets must use their teeth to pull them out. Mikhail Gorbachev
The market came with the dawn of civilization and it is not an invention of capitalism. If it leads to improving the well-being of the people there is no contradiction with socialism. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "If people don't like Marxism, they should blame the British..."
If people don't like Marxism, they should blame the British Museum. Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev quote: "The soviet people want full-blooded and unconditional democracy."
The soviet people want full-blooded and unconditional democracy. Mikhail Gorbachev

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