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Victor Grishin was a Communist Party functionary. He rose to be the leader of the Communist Party in the city of Moscow (1967–1985). He was known for his hardline stance. A foe of Konstantin Chernenko, Grishin dragged the terminally ill leader out to vote in early 1985, which was almost universally viewed as a cruel act. Grishin lost the election to the General Secretary post in 1985, yet became a supporter, albeit lukewarm, of Mikhail Gorbachev, his rival in the election. Ironically, Gorbachev removed Grishin from office in 1985.
WI the Party had elected Grishin instead of Gorbachev in 1985? How is the election of a hardliner affects History? Any thoughts?
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