Leonid Brezhnev: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Leonid Ilich Brezhnev |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1906 • Russian Empire |
| Died | November 10, 1982 (aged 75) • Moscow • Soviet Union |
| Title / Office | head of state (1977-1982), Soviet Union • head of state (1960-1964), Soviet Union |
| Political Affiliation | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
| Role In | Afghan War • Brezhnev Doctrine • Prague Spring |
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