Andropov, "a throwback to a tradition of Leninist asceticism", was appalled by the corruption during Brezhnev's regime, and ordered investigations and arrests of the most flagrant abusers. Source: Internet
Brezhnev's next two successors, transitional figures with deep roots in his tradition, did not last long. Source: Internet
In the year of Brezhnev's death in 1982, 15% of GNP was spent on the military.sfn Brezhnev and Ford signing joint communiqué on the SALT treaty in Vladivostok. Source: Internet
He, with the help of fellow KGB associates, started circulating rumours that political corruption had become worse during Brezhnev's tenure as leader, in an attempt to create an environment hostile to Brezhnev in the Politburo. Source: Internet
In contrast to Brezhnev's policy of avoiding conflicts and dismissals, he began to fight violations of party, state and labour discipline, which led to significant personnel changes during an anti-corruption campaign against many of Brezhnev's cronies. Source: Internet
Brezhnev's way of resolving these issues was to increase state investment. Source: Internet