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And glasnost, reforms that were to revolutionize the soviet system. >> [interpreter] when i began these reforms, my guiding stars were freedom and democracy, without bloodshed. so the people wouldn't cease to be heard. led by a shepherd, they would become citizens. >> there was a revolution as well in relations with the west. face to face with u.s. president ronald reagan, gorbachev made a stunning proposal to eliminate all nuclear missiles held by the two superpowers. it was the beginning of the end of the cold war. soon, the berlin wall would fall. and after a failed coup by hard-liners in m...

Soviet union and his role in ending the cold war made him one of its most influential as well. as a young man, gorbachev studied law at moscow state university. it's there he met and married fellow student raisa titarenko. he went on to forge a career in the communist party, eventually, age 54, becoming its general secretary, the leader of the soviet union. it was in this role that gorbachev and his wife broke the mold. he for his outgoing, charismatic nature, raisa for her stylish outfits and the unheard of elegance she brought to the role of soviet first lady. but the vast communist nation t...

Died at the age of 91. he was known for policies like glasnost and perestroika meant to reform the soviet -- and the economy. in, brought he engage with u.s. and western leaders, calling for nuclear disarmament and bringing an end to the cold war. his relationship with russian president, vladimir putin, was at times complex. but a spokesperson says mr. putin expresses his condolences over the death of the former soviet leader. he added that the russian president would send a message to gorbachev's family and friends. state media reports that gorbachev will be laid to rest, next to his wife -- ...

Live from london with that global reaction, many thanks. do stay with cnn, we will have more on the legacy of mikhail gorbachev later this hour. >> mr. gorbachev, tear down this wall! [applause] >> we look back on one's most defining moments, the fall of the berlin wall. also ahead, cnn uncovered the staggering cost the state of texas has paid to boss migrants to washington and new york and once becoming a growing political showdown. we're back with more in just a momement. contestants ready? go! only pay for what you need. jingle: liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty..

♪ ice works fast... to freeze your pain and your doubt. ♪ heat makes it last. so you'll never sit this one out. icy hot pro with 2 max-strength pain relievers. mr. gorbachev, tear down this wall. [applause] >> and just over two years later, that wall would indeed come down. and it ushered in a new era for the former soviet socialist republics that had long been part of the ussr. in 1999, cnn christiana -- sat down with the late soviet leader, michaela gorbachev, to get his thoughts on that pivotal moment in history. >> mister president, ten years