Yuri Andropov
Yuri Andropov was a prominent Soviet politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1982 until his death in 1984. His leadership was marked by attempts to reform the Soviet economy and a focus on improving relations with the West, although his tenure was also characterized by increased tensions during the Cold War. Andropov's time in power coincided with significant global events, including the nuclear crisis that influenced Stanislaw Petrow's fateful decision.
Born on Jun 15, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
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United Kingdom:
Yuri Andropov is mentioned in the context of Reagan's consideration to propose eliminating all nuclear weapons.
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Slovakia:
Yuri Andropov's portrait was also featured in the failing RVHP context.
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Peru:
Yuri Andropov was a former head of state of the Soviet Union.
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Italy:
Andropov is noted for having reassured Samantha Smith about the threat of nuclear war.
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Lithuania:
Yuri Andropov was the head of the KGB who expressed concerns about a secret nuclear strike from the United States.
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Uruguay:
Yuri Andropov was the head of the KGB who recommended the incineration of Hitler's remains.
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Iran:
Yuri Andropov ordered the remains of Hitler to be exhumed and cremated in 1970.
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Costa Rica:
Yuri Andropov was the leader of the USSR who ordered the downing of Korean Air Flight 007.
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Montenegro:
Yuri Andropov was the head of the KGB who saw an opportunity for infiltration during the Prague Spring.
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United Kingdom:
Yuri Andropov was the KGB chief who saw an opportunity for his spies to infiltrate during the Prague Spring.
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