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 Gorbachev ran for the presidency of Russia in 1996 but received less than 1% of the vote.[([[https://www.britannica.com/question/What-did-Mikhail-Gorbachev-do-after-the-fall-of-the-Soviet-Union|britannica]])]
+===== Raisa’s Death =====
+His wife, Raisa, died in 1999 from leukemia, which was a significant personal loss for him.[([[https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/gorbachev-warns-of-decline-in-russian-western-ties-over-ukraine-a-1012992.html|spiegel]])]
+===== Pizza Hut =====
+In 1997, he appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial, which caused some controversy but highlighted the changes in Russia.[([[https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/mikhail-gorbachevs-1998-pizza-hut-001213130.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Philanthropy =====
+Gorbachev has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in health and education.[([[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704243904575630553213225286|wsj]])]
+===== Biographies =====
+He has authored several books, including his memoirs, which provide insight into his time in power and his perspective on global events.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236771358_Seven_Years_That_Changed_the_World_Perestroika_in_Perspective_review|researchgate]])]
+===== Musical Tribute =====
+Paul McCartney wrote a song, "Back in the USSR," as a tribute to Gorbachev’s role in ending the Cold War.[([[https://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_historical-acts-of-cd|culturaldiplomacy]])]
+===== Awards and Honors =====
+Gorbachev has received numerous awards and honors from various countries for his contributions to peace and democracy.[([[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13669848|bbc]])]
+===== Public Speaking =====
+He is a sought-after public speaker and has given lectures around the world on political and environmental issues.[([[https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2002/11/harvard-gazette-mikhail-gorbachev-looking-back-on-perestroika/|harvard]])]
+===== Pop Culture =====
+Gorbachev has appeared in various documentaries and TV shows discussing his political career and the history of the Soviet Union.[([[https://distribution.tvn.pl/offer-new-programs,1366,1/gorbachev-a-man-who-changed-the-world,59203.html|tvn]])]
+===== Russian Politics =====
+He has remained a vocal critic of political developments in Russia, particularly under Vladimir Putin.[([[https://theconversation.com/mikhail-gorbachev-five-things-you-need-to-know-189709|theconversation]])]
+===== Health Issues =====
+Gorbachev has faced several health challenges in his later years but has continued to be active in public life.[([[https://www.gorby.ru/en/gorbachev/biography/|gorby]])]
+===== Recognition =====
+Despite the controversies, he is widely recognized as one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century.[([[https://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/insights/mikhail-gorbachev-1931-2022-magnificent-achievements-monumental-failures|harvard]])]
+===== Family =====
+Gorbachev has a daughter, Irina, and two granddaughters, Anastasia and Ksenia.[([[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-1022205/It-8217-s-grand-Gorby-8217-s-girl.html|dailymail]])]
+===== Legacy =====
+His legacy is a complex one, marked by both the transformative changes he brought to the Soviet Union and the challenges of the transition period.[([[https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-fmcc-worldcivilization2/chapter/fall-of-the-soviet-union/|lumenlearning]])]
+===== Documentary Subject =====
+He has been the subject of numerous documentaries, including "Meeting Gorbachev," directed by Werner Herzog.[([[https://www.documentary.org/online-feature/meeting-gorbachev-werner-herzog-seeks-heart-and-soul-russia|documentary]])]
+===== Global Influence =====
+Gorbachev’s influence extends beyond Russia, having had a profound impact on global politics and international relations.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/1469/chapter/140872100|oup]])]

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