On his 70th birthday, Gorbachev celebrates success and praises Putin. 7 March 2001 As former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev celebrated his 70th birthday on 3 March, he demonstrated to the world that his voice is still an influential one. And while he may not be the most popular figure in Russia, polls show that he’s regaining some of his lost […]

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