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Definitions from the WebGlasnost and PerestroikaDescription:Glasnost and Perestroika were a pair of political and economic reform policies introduced in the Soviet Union in the 1980s. These policies aimed to bring transparency, openness, and restructuring to the Soviet society, ultimately leading to the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Senses:Glasnost (noun):1. A policy of political openness and transparency implemented in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. 2. The state of being open and transparent in politics and government. Perestroika (noun):1. A policy of economic restructuring and reform implemented in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. 2. The process of restructuring and reforming an organization, system, or society. Sample Sentences:1. The glasnost policy allowed for freedom of speech and expression, allowing people to openly criticize the government. 2. Perestroika aimed to revitalize the Soviet economy by introducing market-oriented reforms. 3. The government's glasnost efforts were met with both praise and skepticism from the public. 4. Perestroika led to the decentralization of economic decision-making, allowing individual enterprises to have more autonomy. Related Products: | ||||
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