FAQ About Mikhail Gorbachev
What was Mikhail Gorbachev's early life like?
Mikhail Gorbachev was born on March 2, 1931, in Privolnoye, a rural village in Russia's Stavropol Krai. He grew up during a time of great hardship, including World War II and the Soviet famine. Gorbachev excelled in school and later attended Moscow State University, where he studied law and became involved in Communist Party activities, setting the stage for his future political career.
