Question

What was the reaction of the Conservative section of the communist leaders towards Gorbachev’s reform policy?

Answer 1

1. Gorbachev’s reform initiatives faced fierce opposition from the conservative faction of the communist elite.
2. They feared that Perestroika and Glasnost would threaten the Soviet system and weaken the Communist Party’s hold.
3. Many believed that his willingness to allow political freedom and reorganisation was risky and would cause instability.
4. The August Coup of 1991, in which hardliners sought to topple Gorbachev and undo the reforms, was the culmination of their resistance.
5. This opposition hastened the Soviet Union’s demise and further undermined the government’s power.