George Breslauer's research is devoted to the analysis and assessment of the leadership strategies of M. S. Gorbachev and B. N. Yeltsin. The author shows how they managed to transform and then change the Soviet system both from within and in its relations with the outside world, to provide support for their policies, to seize the initiative from political opponents, to show themselves as people capable of effectively solving the country's problems. The book makes a significant contribution to the study of issues related to political leadership. Designed for a wide range of readers. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.