perestroika

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Definition

Noun: 1. A policy of economic and political restructuring: "Perestroika" refers specifically to a series of reforms initiated in the former Soviet Union in the 1980s. Its primary goal was to restructure the economic and political system to make it more efficient and less centralized, moving away from strict state control.

Usage
  • "Perestroika" is a historical term, almost always capitalized, used to describe this specific period of reform in the Soviet Union. It is typically used as a subject or object in discussions about 20th-century history, politics, and economics.
  • It is often discussed alongside "" (a policy of increased transparency and openness).
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • Metaphorical Use: In modern contexts, "perestroika" can be used metaphorically to describe any radical restructuring or reorganization within a large, rigid institution.
    • The new CEO announced a corporate perestroika, dismantling old hierarchies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Perestroikan (adj): Relating to the policy of perestroika. (Rarely used)
    • The perestroikan reforms faced resistance from hardliners.
Synonyms
  • Restructuring
  • Reform
  • Reorganization
  • Liberalization (in the specific economic context)
Antonyms
  • Stagnation
  • Centralization
  • Status quo
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • The era of perestroika and glasnost: A common phrase linking the two key policies of the late Soviet period.
    • The era of perestroika and glasnost was a time of both hope and turmoil.
Noun
  1. an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy