Mikhail Gorbachev's First Visit to Britain: 30 Years on

The article explores the significance of Mikhail Gorbachev's first journey to the UK in December 1984 for the East-West relations. The visit was initiated by Margaret Thatcher who wanted to get acquainted with the potential Soviet leader as she hoped to become a trusted intermediary between Mos...

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Main Author: Konstantin V. Shlykov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MGIMO University Press 2014-01-01
Series:Vestnik MGIMO-Universiteta
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Online Access:http://mgimoreview.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/67