Perestroika - translates from Russian as "reconstruction," a new ideology introduced by the leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev in 1986. According to this innovative set of views and new regulations, elements of a market economy, including small private business enterprises were encouraged. Freedom of the press was the leading force to a new openness in society.

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Perestroika was indeed a new ideology introduced by Gorbachev in 1986, which encouraged elements of a market economy and small private business enterprises, and also emphasized freedom of the press and increased openness in society.

Perestroika - Translates from Russian as "Reconstruction," a New Ideology