In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a glasnost policy. What was its objective?

To reform the Soviet judicial, executive, and legislative branches of government.

To promote Soviet solidarity and strengthen Communism throughout Europe.

To bring transparency and openness to Soviet press, government, and business.

To contain Soviet dissent through the use of censored press and secret government operations.

Question

In 1985, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev instituted a glasnost policy. What was its objective?









To reform the Soviet judicial, executive, and legislative branches of government.



To promote Soviet solidarity and strengthen Communism throughout Europe.





To bring transparency and openness to Soviet press, government, and business.



To contain Soviet dissent through the use of censored press and secret government operations.

anonymous · Answer

Glasnost literally means "publicity"  and promoted openness within the Soviet Union, so I'd go with the third answer -- to bring transparency and openness to Soviet press, government, and business. 

The other answers don't make much sense because glasnost didn't really promote Soviet solidarity, nor did it strengthen ideas of censorship (it wanted things to be more open). It also wasn't a direct method in reforming government institutions, though Gorbachev embarked on efforts like this in the hopes that he could.