Visit of the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU M. C. Gorbachev to France 2 October 1985. Documents and Materials” is a unique and carefully compiled archival source, revealing one of the key moments in the history of international relations of the Cold War era. This volume, created by an unknown author, immerses the reader in the atmosphere of diplomatic diplomacy and political intrigues that accompanied the visit of Mikhail Gorbachev to France in the autumn days of 1985. Attention to detail, a wealth of documents and an analytical approach make this book an indispensable tool for historians, political scientists, students and anyone interested in the history of the USSR, international diplomacy and the development of European-Soviet relations. The main value of this book is carefully collected documents that allow us to trace the course of negotiations, official meetings and informal conversations, as well as to understand how Gorbachev’s visit became an important stage in the formation of the new policy of the USSR in the international arena. The focus is not only on diplomatic protocols, but also on internal materials, comments and analytical notes that reveal the strategic goals of the Soviet leadership and the reaction of the French side. The reader will be able to immerse himself in the atmosphere of those days, feel the tension and hopes that accompanied the visit, as well as understand how these events influenced the further development of international relations. Visit of the Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPSU M. C. Gorbachev to France on October 2-5, 1985" is addressed to a wide audience - from professional historians and political scientists to lovers of history and international relations. It will especially appeal to those interested in the era of perestroika, changes in Soviet foreign policy and diplomatic strategies at the end of the twentieth century. Aged 16 and older, readers with a basic knowledge of the Cold War and world politics will find in this book valuable insights and new insights into the events of the time. The peculiarity of this publication is not only the wealth of documentary materials, but also their analytical processing, which helps to understand the causes and consequences of the visit. The author, despite his anonymity, created a work rich in historical value and analytical content that allows you to look at diplomatic relations between the USSR and France from different angles. The book raises topics of international politics, diplomacy, strategic planning and the impact of personal contacts on the global arena. This makes it not only a source of factual information, but also a reason to reflect on how face-to-face meetings and diplomatic gestures shape history. The author's style is distinguished by accuracy, conciseness and respect for historical truth. The book uses original documents, protocols, correspondence and analytical notes, which gives it special value for researchers and lovers of history. In general, this book is not only a collection of documents, but also a fascinating journey into the diplomatic cuisine of the 1980s, revealing the inner world of Soviet politics and its international relations. If you are looking for a book that will help you understand how relations between the USSR and the West were formed in the era of change, or you want to learn about diplomatic art on the example of a specific historical event, "The visit of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU M. C. Gorbachev to France on October 2-5, 1985" will be a real discovery for you This publication is the key to understanding the era when the world was on the verge of new changes, and diplomacy became an instrument not only of politics, but also of hope for a better future.