Konstantin Chernenko
Konstantin Chernenko was a Soviet politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1984 until his death in 1985. His leadership was marked by a return to traditional Soviet policies and a resistance to reform, which ultimately contributed to the stagnation of the Soviet economy. Chernenko's tenure came at a time of significant tension during the Cold War, and he was known for his staunch support of the Soviet military and foreign policy. He was also a close ally of Leonid Brezhnev and played a role in the Soviet leadership during the latter years of the Brezhnev era, often being seen as a symbol of the aging Soviet political establishment.
Born on Sep 24, 1911 (114 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,651 | $190,000 | 176$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 9,651 | $190,000 | 176$ |
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Greece:
Konstantin Chernenko took over leadership of the Soviet Union after Yuri Andropov.
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Romania:
Konstantin Chernenko expressed reservations about the nationalist orientation in Soviet politics.
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United States:
Soviet General Secretary Konstantin Chernenko stated that miscalculations could have catastrophic consequences.
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Pakistan:
Konstantin Chernenko is mentioned as a powerful Soviet leader with Ukrainian links.
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