Question

Why the policies of Mikhail Gorbachev gave an impetus to democratisation?

Answer 1

Mikhail Gorbachev adopted the policy of 'glasnost'. This included -

Greater transparency in working of government and limits to Soviet Union censorship of press.

Greater levels of human rights which encouraged people to openly protest Government policies.

Freedom of speech gave new powers to Russian media which exposed the corruption of Communist leader Joseph Stalin.