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Gorbachev Elevates Advisers to Politburo in Reform Drive
The Politburo adds three economic aides to Gorbachev's team as the party approves a draft law loosening central control of industry. Yakovlev Slyunkov and Nikonov gain seats or candidate status, signaling push for liberalization amid resistance.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Gorbachev
Pro-paganda
Alexander N. Yakoviev
Nikolai N. Slyunkov
Viktor P. Nikonov
Kremlin
Central Committee
Tass
New Politsburo
Yakovlev