GLASNOST


Meaning of GLASNOST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈglaz-(ˌ)nōst, ˈglas-, ˈgläz-, ˈgläs- ]

noun

Etymology: Russian glasnost', literally, publicity, from glasnyĭ public, from glas voice, from Old Church Slavic glasŭ — more at call

Date: 1986

: a Soviet policy permitting open discussion of political and social issues and freer dissemination of news and information

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