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Definitions from the WebGlasnostNoun: Glasnost refers to a policy of political openness and transparency implemented in the Soviet Union in the 1980s, under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev. Sample Sentence: Glasnost played a significant role in the reform movement of the Soviet Union, allowing the citizens to express their opinions and facilitating the democratization process. Noun: Glasnost also refers to the freedom of speech and press granted during the Glasnost era. Sample Sentence: Journalists seized the opportunity of glasnost to expose government corruption and report on previously censored issues. Related Products: | ||||
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