M.S. Gorbachev and E.A. Shevardnadze during a press conference (1988-1989)

General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee M.S. Gorbachev at the presidium table during a press conference.

Gorbachev removes his translation headset from his ears.

Gorbachev examines the headset and puts it aside.

USSR Foreign Minister E.A. Shevardnadze is at the presidium table among the press conference participants.

Shevardnadze is taking notes.

Shevardnadze at the table during the press conference.

Photojournalists and journalists are filming from their seats in the hall, taking notes.