Scenarios about 'glasnost'
The policy of increased transparency and openness in government, society, and media introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union during the late 1980s. Glasnost marked a significant shift from traditional Soviet secrecy, allowing greater freedom of speech, reduced censorship, and public discussion of previously forbidden topics, ultimately contributing to the social and political transformations that preceded the dissolution of the USSR.
What If Chernobyl Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster was averted, potentially reshaping nuclear energy development, Soviet politics, and global environmental movements.
What If Gorbachev Never Came to Power?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mikhail Gorbachev never became General Secretary of the Soviet Union, potentially prolonging the Cold War and altering the fate of the communist superpower.