PoliticsJuly 17, 2026

perestroika

/ˌpɛrɪˈstrɔɪkə/

Definition

A series of political and economic reforms introduced in the Soviet Union during the 1980s aimed at restructuring the state's command economy and increasing political openness.

Etymology

The word is borrowed from Russian, literally meaning 'restructuring' or 'rebuilding'. It gained global recognition during the late 1980s as the defining policy of Mikhail Gorbachev's leadership.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify the era of reform when Boris Nadezhdin began his political career. This period serves as the historical starting point for his background in competitive, liberal-leaning politics.

Boris Nadezhdin: The Politics of Hope in an Age of Fear

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