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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 38,870 | $2,000,000 | 1,286$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 5,626 | $69,000 | 56$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 390 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,456 | $1,500,000 | 338$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 71,928 | $280,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 8 | 451,837,166 | 163,178 | $4,640,000 | 2,324$ |
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Pakistan:
Leonid Brezhnev is mentioned as a powerful Soviet leader with Ukrainian links.
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Switzerland:
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party during a tense period of the Cold War.
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Russia:
The current building of the circus was equipped with a special lift for Leonid Brezhnev.
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Italy:
Leonid Brezhnev summoned Alexander Dubcek to Moscow.
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Belarus:
General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev wore a mink hat and is considered to have introduced the fashion for this fur.
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Estonia:
Leonid Brezhnev was awarded the Order of Victory.
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Bulgaria:
Brezhnev is described as a saboteur responsible for stagnation.
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Italy:
Leonid Brezhnev was seen using the MD441 microphone during an interview for Japanese television in 1977.
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