Gorbachev's Early Years

Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, son of Sergei and Maria, was born on March 2, 1931.  In 1952, he joined the communist party in 1952, influencing his ideas for the next 20+ years.  Gorbachev  married his wife Raisa.  1955 was a big year for Gorbachev.  He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Moscow State University.  He was also appointed to first secretary of the communist party which he would remain in for the next 3 years.  The next year, in 1956, Mikhail and Raisa said hello to their first born daughter, Irena.  He graduated from the Faculty of Economy at Stravropol Agricultural Institute, preparing his in his education fully for his rein as leader of the Party and all of the Soviet Union.