A visit by U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Colin Powell, to the USSR. Soviet Minister of Defense Dmitry Yazov, right, and Army Gen. Colin Powell, center, during their meeting.22.07.1991#6536744
A visit by U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Colin Powell, to the USSR. From left: Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Bessmertnykh meets with Army Gen. Colin Powell.22.07.1991#6536742
The first cosmonaut from the Mongolian People's Republic, Hero of the Soviet Union Jugderdemidiin Gurragchaa, second left, the world's first woman cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova and Major General of Aviation, Pilot and Cosmonaut of the USSR, twice Hero of the Soviet Union Viktor Gorbatko, third right, during a meeting at the Union of Soviet Societies for Friendship and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries.15.07.1991#6609795
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of Central Military Commission of China Jiang Zemin meets with activists of the Soviet-Chinese Friendship Society. Jiang Zemin's visit to the USSR.17.05.1991#818622
The U.S.S.R. President Gorbachev (right) meeting with Jiang Zemin (second left), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the PRC Central Military Council, in the Kremlin's St.George Hall.01.05.1991#22728
On February 19-20, 1991, the All-Union Congress of Directors and Managers of Enterprises of All Types of Property was held on the initiative of the Science and Industry Union of the USSR, now the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.19.02.1991#8227561
President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, left, meets with representatives of the General Confederation of Trade Unions.07.10.1990#8139795
President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, far center, meets with representatives of the General Confederation of Trade Unions.07.10.1990#8139794
The Global Forum on Environment and Development for Human Survival, held in Moscow from 15 to 19 January 1990. Speech by Mikhail Gorbachev, Secretary-General of the CPSU Central Committee, Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.17.09.1990#8360946
The Global Forum on Environment and Development for Human Survival, held in Moscow from 15 to 19 January 1990. UNESCO Director-General Federico Mayor Zaragoza is seen on the podium.17.09.1990#8363393
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 2nd left, President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, 3rd right, U.S. President George H. W. Bush, right, and their spouses during the meeting in the Presidential Palace.09.09.1990#8210175
President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, 3rd left, greets President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 2nd left, at Helsinki Airport upon the latter's arrival for the bilateral meeting with U.S. President George H. W. Bush to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.09.09.1990#8210166
President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto greets President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev at Helsinki Airport upon the latter's arrival for the bilateral meeting with U.S. President George H. W. Bush to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.09.09.1990#8210165
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 2nd left, President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, 3rd right, U.S. President George H. W. Bush, right, and their spouses in the Presidential Palace.09.09.1990#8209981
From left: President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, who arrived to attend the bilateral meeting with U.S. President George H. W. Bush to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.09.09.1990#8209980
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, 2nd right, and First Lady of Finland Tellervo Koivisto greet U.S. President George H. W. Bush, 2nd left, and U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush at the airport.09.09.1990#8209979
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, right, greets U.S. President George H. W. Bush, left, and U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush at the airport.09.09.1990#8209977
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 2nd left, President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto, 3rd right, U.S. President George H. W. Bush, right, and their spouses in the Presidential Palace.09.09.1990#8209975
The bilateral meeting between U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, held in Helsinki to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto and First Lady of Finland Tellervo Koivisto greet U.S. President George H. W. Bush and U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush at the airport.09.09.1990#8209974
From left: President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, who arrived to attend the bilateral meeting with U.S. President George H. W. Bush to discuss the aggravated situation in the Persian Gulf following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and President of the Republic of Finland Mauno Koivisto in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.09.09.1990#8209973
General Secretary of the Soviet Union's Communist Party and Chairman of the USSR Supreme Soviet Mikhail Gorbachev (L) meeting with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development president Jacques Attali (2nd R).19.08.1990#477962
An official friendly visit of Prime Minister of India Vishwanath Pratap Singh to the USSR. The Indian prime minister is greeted by First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Uzbek SSR and President of the Uzbek SSR Islam Karimov during the former's tour to the Uzbek SSR.25.07.1990#8340360
An official friendly visit of Prime Minister of India Vishwanath Pratap Singh to the USSR. Vishwanath Pratap Singh is greeted by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the USSR and President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev.23.07.1990#8340350
The XXVIII Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Moscow 2-13 July 1990. Kremlin Palace of Congresses. General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU, President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev with the delegates of Armenia during a break between meetings.11.07.1990#8425260
Second right: Alexander Lebed, Russian general and political and military figure, attends the 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the USSR at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, Moscow.05.07.1990#8421214
Second right: Alexander Lebed, Russian general and political and military figure, attends the 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the USSR at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, Moscow.05.07.1990#8421213
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev leaves the podium after speaking at the 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses (now the State Kremlin Palace), July 2-13, 1990.02.07.1990#8321675
USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev (sitting in the center) at the presidium of the 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses (now the State Kremlin Palace), July 2-13, 1990.02.07.1990#8321671
President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev makes a speech during the 28th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, which took place at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses (now State Kremlin Palace) on July 2-13, 1990.02.07.1990#8318879
General Secretary of the USSR Communist Party Central Committee Mikhail Gorbachev congratulates Alexy II on his election as Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus.10.06.1990#8314751
Army General Vladimir Lobov, First Deputy Head of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces and Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Warsaw Treaty Member States. meets with Dutch journalists at Novosti Press Agency.01.06.1990#8416284
Army General Vladimir Lobov, First Deputy Head of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces and Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Warsaw Treaty Member States. meets with Dutch journalists at Novosti Press Agency.01.06.1990#8416283
A delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt visits the USSR. Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev (second right) and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (first left) during a meeting at the Kremlin.11.05.1990#8231675
The 11th World Mass Media Conference at the Center for International Trade and Scientific and Technical Cooperation with Foreign Countries, April 9-13, 1990.09.04.1990#6714177
Spanish politician, general secretary of the Spanish Workers' Party - Communist Unity, writer Santiago Carrillo, left, during a meeting at the Spanish Culture Center in Moscow.01.04.1990#8218829
The 3rd Congress of People's Deputies of the USSR, which took place on March 12-15, 1990 at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses (now State Kremlin Palace) to consider the introduction of the post of President of the USSR and the president's election. Congress participants speak to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev.12.03.1990#6669867
Mikhail Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the USSR and Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, during the 3rd Session of Supreme Soviet of the USSR.14.02.1990#6668302
Mikhail Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and President of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of the USSR, during the Third Session of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of the USSR.14.02.1990#6668299
The global forum on environmental issues and development for survival, Moscow. January 15-19, 1990. UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar addresses the forum.15.01.1990#6716930
The Global Forum on Environment and Development for Survival held in Moscow held on January 15-19, 1990. USSR Communist Party Executive Committee Secretary-General, Chair of the USSR Supreme Council Mikhail Gorbachev is seen during his speech.15.01.1990#6655320
The Global Forum on Environment and Development for Survival held in Moscow held on January 15-19, 1990. United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar is seen speaking.15.01.1990#6655316
The Global Forum on Environment and Development for Survival held in Moscow held on January 15-19, 1990.15.01.1990#6655311
Soviet state delegation visits the Lithuanian SSR, January 11-13, 1990. USSR Communist Party Executive Committee Secretary-General Mikhail Gorbachev lays flowers at the monument to Vladimir Lenin in Vilnius.12.01.1990#6656316
A Soviet government delegation visits Lithuanian SSR, January 11-13, 1990. People in Vilnius welcome USSR Communist Party Executive Committee Secretary-General Mikhail Gorbachev.12.01.1990#6655477
On January 15-19, 1990, Moscow was the venue for the Global Forum on Human Survival. Photo: Mikhail Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and Speaker of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of the USSR, speaks at the forum.11.01.1990#8352765
A Soviet government delegation visits Lithuanian SSR, January 11-13, 1990. Representatives of creative and scientific intelligentsia during the speech of USSR Communist Party Executive Committee Secretary-General Mikhail Gorbachev.11.01.1990#6655475
A Soviet government delegation visits Lithuanian SSR, January 11-13, 1990. From left: First Secretary of the Independent Communist Party of Lithuanian Algirdas Brazauskas welcomes USSR Communist Party Executive Committee Secretary-General Mikhail Gorbachev.11.01.1990#6655470
American descendants of prominent Russian families visit the Soviet Union. Ivan Pushchin from the United States, descendant of a Russian Decembrist, visits the Yaroslavl Theater (now Fyodor Volkov Russian State Academic Theater).10.01.1990#8219824
American descendants of prominent Russian families visit the Soviet Union. Visiting the Rostov Kremlin.09.01.1990#8219823
American descendants of prominent Russian families visit the Soviet Union. George Davis, descendant of the Sheremetev family.08.01.1990#8219825
American descendants of prominent Russian families visit the Soviet Union. Vladimir Morozan, author and editor-in-chief of Thousand Years of Russian Church Music: 988-1988 and Regent of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign in New York Pyotr Fekula during a meeting in Moscow.08.01.1990#8219822
After oustering General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party CC Todor Zhivkov, his post was occupied by 53-year-old Petr Mladenov. At a meeting on December 13, 1989, Petr Mladenov, the new Bulgarian Communist Party CC General Secretary calls upon the nation for unity.13.12.1989#768273
The civil action called "Silent presence": on the first day of the work of a Plenum of the Bulgarian Communist Party CC, people in Sofia silently gathered in September 9 Square to influence the decisions of the December Plenum of the BCP CC by their presence.11.12.1989#768271
The civil action called "Silent presence": on the first day of the work of a Plenum of the Bulgarian Communist Party CC, people in Sofia silently gathered in September 9 Square to influence the decisions of the December Plenum of the BCP CC by their presence.11.12.1989#768269
A Canadian delegation visits the Soviet Union. Secretary General of the USSR Communist Party Mikhail Gorbachev, right, and Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney, left, sign a Soviet-Canadian declaration in the Kremlin.20.11.1989#8174584
A Canadian delegation visits the Soviet Union. Secretary General of the USSR Communist Party Mikhail Gorbachev, second right, and Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney, second left, before the ceremony of signing a Soviet-Canadian declaration.20.11.1989#8174583
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, 3rd left, during the talks with President of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany Rita Sussmuth and President of the National Assembly of France Laurent Fabius, 3rd right, in the Kremlin.17.11.1989#8216083
From left: Army General Mikhail Moiseyev, Chief of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces and First Soviet Defense Minister, and Corps general Hikmat Al-Shihabi, Chief of the General Staff of the Syrian Arab Republic's Armed Forces, meet in Moscow.06.11.1989#6566946
