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Who was the last leader of the Soviet Union?

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Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from 1985 to 1991, the last leader of that country. Viva la ChaCha!

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The last leader of the Soviet Union was Mikhail Gorbachev, serving from 1985 until late December 1991. ChaCha again!

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The last leader of the Soviet Union was Mikhail Gorbachev.Thank you for asking ChaCha!

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