leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)
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leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)
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Russian
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Mikhail Gorbachev is leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022).
The name Mikhail means "male given name (Михаил)". It is of Russian origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Михаил)
The name Mikhail is of Russian origin, meaning "male given name (Михаил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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