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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,632 | $700,000 | 617$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 1,182 | $31,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,981,161 | 8,814 | $731,000 | 645$ |
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Estonia:
Leonid Brezhnev signed the Helsinki Accords in August 1975, which excluded the violent alteration of borders and guaranteed human rights.
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Switzerland:
Leonid Brezhnev is referenced as a minor political figure in the era of Alla Pugatschowa.
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Australia:
Leonid Brezhnev was the Soviet leader who famously shared a 'socialist fraternal kiss' with Erich Honecker.
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Romania:
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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Latvia:
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party during the time when the practice of copying higher authority was adopted.
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Spain:
Leonid Brezhnev signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Richard Nixon in 1972.
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Greece:
Leonid Brezhnev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during a time of significant political tension.
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Switzerland:
Leonid Brezhnev was Nixon's Soviet counterpart with whom he negotiated arms control agreements.
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Romania:
Leonid Brezhnev was the leader of the Soviet Union before the rise of Yuri Andropov.
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Italy:
Leonid Brezhnev was a prominent political figure during the Soviet era, often compared to contemporary leaders.
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