Glasnost was taken to mean increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union (USSR). Glasnost reflected a commitment of the Gorbachev administration to allowing Soviet citizens to discuss publicly the problems of their system and potential solutions. Gorbachev encouraged popular scrutiny and criticism of leaders, as well as a certain level of exposure by the mass media.
Glasnost was taken to mean increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union (USSR) Glasnost reflected a commitment of the Gorbachev administration to allowing Soviet citizens to discuss publicly the problems of their system and potential solutions Gorbachev encouraged popular scrutiny and criticism of leaders, as well as a certain level of exposure by the mass media.