Leonid Brezhnev

Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev {{Audio|Ru-Leonid Ilich Brezhnev.ogg|listen}} ({{lang-ru|??????? ?????? ????????}}) ({{OldStyleDate|December 19|1906|December 6}} – November 10, 1982) was effective ruler of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982, though at first in partnership with others. He was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982, and was twice Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (head of state), from 1960 to 1964 and from 1977 to 1982.

Related Topics:
November 10 - 1982 - Soviet Union - 1964 - General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union - Supreme Soviet - 1960 - 1977

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