Congratulations to Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the International Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies 2017-03-02 10:00:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated Mikhail Gorbachev, president of the International Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies, on his birthday. The President said, in particular, in his message: “Over many years now, you have been engaged in important public research and activity, taking part in expert discussions on the international community’s development and strengthening international cooperation. Your knowledge and rich professional and life experience have proven of the utmost use in this important work”.