The Rise and Fall of Mikhail Gorbachev

After Power
Since his fall from power, Gorbachev has remained in the public eye, particularly in the West, where he has formed a foundation and contributed to numerous international environmental and peace initiatives. He also surprised many by appearing in a 2007 ad, above, for Louis Vuitton — an extraordinary turnabout for a former communist.

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