Definition

A policy of reforming the economy and government in the Soviet Union that started in the 1980s, aimed at improving efficiency and openness.

Example

Perestroika was a significant change in the Soviet Union that aimed to modernize its economy.

Conversation

Have you heard about perestroika and what it meant for the Soviet Union?

Yeah, it was a major shift in their economy and government, right?

Exactly! It was all about reforming how things worked back then.

It's fascinating how those changes impacted the world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perestroika is a Russian word formed from "pere-" (meaning over or again) and "stroika" (meaning construction or building). The term refers to the process of restructuring or reforming, particularly in the context of the Soviet Union's political and economic systems during the 1980s.

Memory Tip

Think of 'building again' or 'restructuring' — 'pere-' means over or again, and 'stroika' means construction.

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