A look back at the political career of the former Soviet leader who was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party 25 years ago Contact us at letters@time.com ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mikhail Gorbachev, who passed away at age 91, was the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. In that time he sought to reform it under the mantras of ‘Glasnost’ ...

Mr. Baker was the 61st U.S. secretary of state, from 1989 to 1991. No world leader has a bigger place in the history of the late 20th century than Mikhail Gorbachev, for the pivotal role he played in ...

An author of books on Russia who spoke the language, she had no diplomatic experience but formed an unlikely bond with the president. By Trip Gabriel Para el Kremlin, el presidente electo es un ...