From a review of a filmed interview with Gorbachev:
Does it matter, as some have suggested, that we don’t get a lowdown on Russia’s current century? Hardly, and comment hardly seems necessary from one who strove to fashion a “New Europe” on those for whom politics is a zero-sum game, who have abandoned those nuclear treaties that were so central an achievement in ending the Cold War. Putin’s two decades (and counting) in power will one day be just another footnote in his country’s history, Gorbachev’s far briefer years on the world stage are surely safe for eternity.
Who would have expected a decent human being coming out of 65 years of the Bolshevik insanity? I’m glad he did. It’s tragic that things went south in Russia so soon afterward.
gopher gofer over 4 years ago
“mr gorbachev, tear down this wall”
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Even though the wall is down there still is tension in the area…..one side wealthy the other is not.
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
Mr Trump, stop building your wall.
martens over 4 years ago
From a review of a filmed interview with Gorbachev:
Does it matter, as some have suggested, that we don’t get a lowdown on Russia’s current century? Hardly, and comment hardly seems necessary from one who strove to fashion a “New Europe” on those for whom politics is a zero-sum game, who have abandoned those nuclear treaties that were so central an achievement in ending the Cold War. Putin’s two decades (and counting) in power will one day be just another footnote in his country’s history, Gorbachev’s far briefer years on the world stage are surely safe for eternity.
https://www.theartsdesk.com/film/meeting-gorbachev-review-werner-herzog-offers-swansong-tribute
Librarylady over 4 years ago
The breakup of the Soviet Union seems to be Putin’s very own “lost cause.”
wiatr over 4 years ago
Who would have expected a decent human being coming out of 65 years of the Bolshevik insanity? I’m glad he did. It’s tragic that things went south in Russia so soon afterward.