27th Communist Party Congress (7 h 8 min, 25 févr. 1986 ans – 3 h 37 min, 9 août 1986 ans)
Description:
PerestroikaGlasnost "openness"
"Without an acceleration of the country's economic and social development, it will be impossible to maintain our positions on the international scene". - Gorbachev
Tackle:
Alcoholism - lost productivity
Lack of FDI - business growth was slow
State controlled businesses - centrialised planning led to little recognition of consumer demand
Inflation + worker discontent - workers wages rarely stayed in line with inflation led to strikes and poor productivity
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
7 h 8 min, 25 févr. 1986 ans
3 h 37 min, 9 août 1986 ans
~ 5 months and 15 days