Mr.Gorbachev and his reformist Kremlin allies are prepared to tolerate, even encourage, moderate nationalists who challenge central control and demand autonomy.

• 戈尔巴乔夫和他克里姆林宫改革派盟友们,准备容忍,甚至鼓励温和的民族主义分子向中央控制挑战并要求独立。