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Gorbachev's leadership represents a youth infusion; at age 56, his forward-thinking approach embraces policies that begin to resemble democratic reforms. Some officials are directly elected while foreign businesses tentatively break into the Soviet economy, followed by a slathering of advertising for American products that evoke both curiosity and skepticism. Watching advertisements from the West offers a window into a lifestyle that appears inaccessible but alluring, increasing dissatisfaction among citizens accustomed to controlled standards.