... and openness. The purpose of these reforms was to elevate the Soviet standard of living in order to regain the citizens" loyalty towards the Communist Party and to enable the rebirth of the Soviet economy and ideal. He also wanted let the Russian people participate in the modernization of the Soviet Union because he hoped that this way he would have ... ...

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... and shortcomings. The purpose of these reforms was to elevate the Soviet standard of living in order to reaffirm the citizenry's loyalties to the Communist party and to enable the rebirth of the Soviet economy and ideal. State control was lo! osened and individual initiative encouraged. He expanded the authority of the Soviet presidency and transferred power from the Communist party ... ...

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