Gorbachev Addresses Uralmash Workers

This document is a transcript of a broadcast by the Moscow Television Service on April 26, 1990, detailing a meeting between Mikhail Gorbachev and workers at the Uralmash production association in Sverdlovsk, which took place on April 25, 1990. In his address, Gorbachev acknowledges the significant contributions of the Urals region to the country's economy and defense. However, he expresses concern regarding the 'great distortions and strains' currently affecting the region's development. He notes that these issues are not merely economic but also social, leading to a sense of disquiet among the local population. Gorbachev admits that the central government is aware of these deformations and that the region has been tasked with enormous responsibilities that have caused other issues to be sidelined. He emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to address these problems, particularly in the context of ongoing economic reforms. He mentions that while the country has made progress in some areas of management, it has also faced miscalculations, and the current goal is to establish a solid foundation for legal order and economic experience.