Implementation of Brezhnev’s and Gorbachev’s Doctrines towards Countries of Eastern Europe

The article analyzes two concepts of the USSR’s policy towards its allies in Eastern Europe — “Brezhnev doctrine” and “Gorbachev doctrine”. Relying on declassified documents Politburo, author shows that these “doctrines” were direct opposites, their implementation led to different consequences. justification right intervene for sake saving socialism was substantiated 1968, but origin dates end Second World War. USSR other countries Warsaw Pact Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, GDR tried find a compromise solution overcome situation Czechoslovakia avoided deploying troops, Czechoslovak leadership didn’t comply with accepted joint agreements. Documents demonstrate main motive intervention desire save as part Pact. Thus, there an attempt at prevention redressing balance power favor NATO European