What policies did gorbachev institute within the soviet union

Glasnost and Perestroika

Explanation:

Glasnost was the policy implemented by Gorbachev that was focused less on government control of media. This allowed for more freedom of the press within the Soviet Union.

Perestroika was focused on restructuring the Soviet Union's economy and political system. This was focused on less government control and allowed for more individual choice. These steps resulted in the decreased power of the Soviet government in the life of their citizens.