Who is Gorbachev’s nationality?

Mikhail Gorbachev is a Russian politician. He was born in the village of Privolnoye in Stavropol Krai, Russia, on March 2, 1931. Gorbachev served as the eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. During his tenure, he made significant reforms to the Soviet Union's political and economic systems, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Gorbachev is of Russian ethnicity and holds Russian citizenship. He was born in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR), a former republic of the Soviet Union. He was raised in the Russian culture and speaks Russian fluently. He is a member of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Gorbachev's parents were peasants and his father was a combine harvester operator. He was educated in Russia and has a degree in law from Moscow State University. He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Maryland.

Gorbachev is a Russian patriot and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the Russian people. He has been a strong supporter of democracy and economic reforms in Russia and has been a vocal critic of the current state of politics in the country. He is also an advocate for nuclear disarmament and environmental protection.