Glasnost

Introduced by Gorbachev in the 1908s, a policy which called for increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union. See Perestroika

-Glasnost literally means "openness to public."

-Glasnost provided less censorship and greater freedom of information to the Soviet Union

by FaptainAmerica July 31, 2012

Glasnostalgia

A feeling of longing for a time when America had a single, well-defined enemy and Reagan was president.

I got feeling of glasnostalgia from watching the republican debate last night.

by Okonomiyaki3000 December 13, 2011

Glasnostian

Adj.

A word used to describe someone who is very open and transparent.

Provenance:
Derived from Gorbachev's Soviet policy (Glasnost) that called for transparency and openness from government institutions in the 1980s.

A: "The truth is, I've always loved your brother."
B: "Thank you, for being so glasnostian and forthcoming."

A: "I know, I know. I'm a colossal bitch."
B: "Very glasnostian of you."

A: "Political leader ???? hasn't been very glasnostian about his party's true ethos."

by WhoAreYa May 21, 2014

Glasnosting

The act of softening up, becoming more open minded, or just becoming more chill about things

“My Mormon mom let me wear spaghetti straps to prom!”
“Wow, she’s totally glasnosting.”

by socialoats March 16, 2026

glassnost

Extra-clear "openness and transparency" among Russians.

In "Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator", da USSR's Premier Yugetov is seeking "glassnost" regarding what dat odd-looking crystal cube is dat was docking at da Space Hotel USA, but da American president, Lancelot R. Gilligrass, is just as baffled as da previously-mentioned "you get off" bigwig from across da pond.

by QuacksO November 16, 2025