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What was the primary reason behind Gorbachev's introduction of glasnost in 1985?
To allow for a free flow of ideas and information to drive economic and social reforms
What was a result of the Soviet Union's system of central planning?
Little incentive for individuals to improve efficiency
What was the main goal of Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?
To revive the Soviet economy through economic restructuring
What was a consequence of glasnost in the Soviet Union?
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What was a characteristic of the Soviet society under previous leaders?
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How old was Mikhail Gorbachev when he took power in 1985?
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