Leonid Brezhnev
Leonid Brezhnev was a prominent Soviet statesman who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 until 1982. He was known for his role in the détente period, promoting peaceful coexistence with the West, as well as for his leadership during the Cold War. Brezhnev's era was marked by significant political and military developments, including the use of iconic microphones like the Sennheiser MD441 during televised events.
Born on Dec 19, 1906 (118 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,412 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 1,574 | $54,000 | 31$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 75,908 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 3 | 233,063,943 | 82,894 | $394,000 | 161$ |
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Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Leonid Brezhnev is referenced in relation to a historical pact with Indira Gandhi.
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Belarus:
Leonid Brezhnev was previously the 17th knight of the 'Victory' order.
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Lithuania:
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
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Russia:
Leonid Brezhnev referred to Kaleria Kislova as 'our Miss Television'.
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Lithuania:
Leonid Brezhnev was the Soviet leader who discussed the potential nuclear threat from the United States.
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Russia:
Leonid Brezhnev became General Secretary six months before the 20th anniversary of Victory, significantly changing the status of the holiday.
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Russia:
Leonid Brezhnev became General Secretary six months before the 20th anniversary of Victory, significantly changing the status of the holiday.
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Lithuania:
Kęstutis Jakštas portrayed Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev in the Swedish series 'Whiskey on the Rocks'.
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Italy:
Brezhnev was the first to understand the propagandistic potential of the holiday.
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Montenegro:
Leonid Brezhnev was one of the distinguished leaders who attended Tito's funeral.
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