ent republics of the USSR, and also in the regions within them. This was a double-edged sword though, because while it does comply with the Soviet peoples wishes, it diluted the power of the CPSU (Communist Party of the Soviet Union), and the party lost many of its rights, including the ability to issue binding directives to departments in the government apparatus .
             Other various forms of social reform was also present. During Gorbachev's era, the USSR underwent a political change like no other that came before it. Gorbachev eliminated censorship of the press, lifted prohibitions on independent organizations, and also eased restrictions on foreign travel and emigration. Why these sudden ease on limitations? Gorbachev came into power wanting to put up a new image. The one he chose seemed to be the direct opposite of old Soviet traditions .
             "Observance of law is a matter of principle for us and we have taken a broad and principled view of the issue. There can be no observance of law without demo
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