On August 30,former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev died(viaThe New York Times).
He was 91 years old.
So, who is the great woman that supported the late Soviet leader for years?

And what was her impact?
They later welcomed a daughter.
Throughout the course of their marriage, the Gorbachevs were the ultimate power couple.

Raisa was by Mikhail’s side for more than 40 years, untilher death in 1999.