Gorbachev becomes president of the Soviet Union
On March 15, 1990, Gorbachev became president of the Soviet Union.
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The Event
On March 15, 1990, Gorbachev became president of the Soviet Union.
The Political Context
The Congress of People’s Deputies elected him to a newly created state office during the reform era.
The transfer of power
A change in leadership can alter the offices in control before it settles the rules or legitimacy of the new government.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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Sources
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