Visit of the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU M. C. Gorbachev to the Polish People's Republic, July 11-14, 1988. Documents and Materials" is a unique historical document that immerses the reader in the atmosphere of the most important events of the late 1980s. This period was a turning point for the whole of Eastern Europe, and Gorbachev's visit to Poland was one of the key moments that determined the further development of both Polish and Soviet history. The book contains documents and materials related to the visit of Mikhail Gorbachev, who, as General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, sought to establish a dialogue with the Polish leadership and solve urgent problems related to the economy and politics. The reader will be able to get acquainted with the minutes of meetings, official statements and internal documents that reveal not only the political, but also the human side of this historical event. The visit was an important step towards reforms that later led to the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including students, historians, political scientists and everyone who is interested in the history of the 20th century, especially the history of the Soviet Union and Poland. It will be an indispensable source for those who want to better understand the mechanisms of political change that took place in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s, as well as for those who study Gorbachev's influence on world politics and his reformist ideas such as glasnost and perestroika. The topics raised in the book go beyond simply recounting events. It touches on issues of political responsibility, interaction between states, as well as the role of the individual in history. The reader will be able to see how the country's complex international relations and domestic problems intertwine, creating a unique context for decision-making. Gorbachev’s visit to Poland was not only an attempt to improve relations with Warsaw, but also a reflection of the changes taking place in the Soviet Union itself, where the demands for reform and democratization were growing. The style of the author, although not specified, can be assumed as analytical and documentary, which allows the reader to get the most objective view of events. The book includes not only official documents, but also comments that help to better understand the context and meaning of what was happening. This makes it a valuable source for researchers and history buffs. If you are interested in topics such as political reform, international relations, the history of Eastern Europe, or you just want to learn more about how the world changed at the end of the 20th century, then this book will be a real find for you. It will not only enrich your knowledge, but also allow you to look at history from a new point of view, to assess the complexity and versatility of political processes. Thus, "The visit of the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU M. C. Gorbachev to the Polish People's Republic, July 11-14, 1988. Documents and Materials” is not just a collection of documents, but a real chronicle of historical events that will help you better understand how small steps can lead to big changes.