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Gorbachev: A Complex Figure

In this segment from The Long View, Mikhail Zygar reflects on one of the most difficult figures to write about in modern history: Mikhail Gorbachev. Rejecting both the Western caricature of Gorbachev as a flawless humanist and the post-Soviet portrayal of him as a failed ruler, Zygar offers a deeply human portrait shaped by memory, conscience, and personal relationships. Drawing on his conversations with Gorbachev and accounts from those close to him, Zygar explores how Gorbachev understood himself, rewrote his own past, and ultimately valued moral integrity over political power. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of leadership, memory, and responsibility at the end of the Soviet era. 🎙️ The Long View 📍 Kennan Institute ▶️ Watch the full conversation and explore more insights on history, power, and ideas.