Mikhail Gorbachev died in Moscow, aged 91. Russia editor Arkady Ostrovsky reflects on the historic leader's legacy. He was one of a very few Russian leaders who managed to leave power alive and remain admired by many of his own compatriots. But for people who believe in freedom he is a hero to those who want Russia to be an empire - they base their power on hatred of others.

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