Leonid Brezhnev

Leonid Brezhnev

politician Russia

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
84,554
Power
2,646$
Sentiment
5.42
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ukraine 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 43,733,762 25,726 $155,000 91$
Uruguay 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 3,473,730 2,175 $54,000 34$
Italy 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 60,461,826 35,173 $2,000,000 1,163$
Luxembourg 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 625,978 474 $73,000 55$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,173 $700,000 499$
Australia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 14,834 $1,380,000 803$
Totals 6 142,449,802 84,555 $4,362,000 2,645$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Leonid Brezhnev was the then Soviet leader who had a friendly relationship with Nixon. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Helsinki-Schlussakte und der Zusammenbruch des Ostblocks

Germany Germany: Brezhnev's Soviet Union is contrasted with Putin's Russia, highlighting the differences in political systems. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Olli Rehn: Geldpolitik, Putin und die Zukunft der Euro-Zone - Wirtschaft

Russia Russia: Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982, referenced by Putin and Sikorski. 5

RBC: Глава МИД Польши счел, что Путин «идет по пути Брежнева» — РБК