russian word.
2006-11-11 05:10:40 · 5 answers · asked by mahesh k 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The word is glasnost, and it means "openness". It was Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of making the Soviet government at the time more open and giving people more freedom.
2006-11-11 05:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by timbo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glasnost (pronunciation (help·info), Russian: глÌаÑноÑÑÑ IPA: [ËglasnÉsʲtʲ]) was one of Mikhail Gorbachev's policies introduced to the Soviet Union in 1985.[1] The term is a Russian word for "publicity", "openness".
2006-11-11 13:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's Russian for "openness."
2006-11-11 13:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Medicine Eddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it means "Openness".
Under this declared policy by Gorbachev. There was a major change in USSR, which ultimately was responsible for breaking up of USSR in to its original states or country.
With it also came down Berlin wall and unification of Germany (same time frame).
2006-11-11 13:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An official policy of the former Soviet government emphasizing candor with regard to discussion of social problems and shortcomings.
2006-11-11 13:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Beth B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋