Noun
Soviet statesman who became president of the Soviet Union (1906-1982)
Source: WordNetAccording to American sovietologist Seweryn Bialer, after Leonid Brezhnev 's accession to power in October 1964, the party considerably expanded its appointment authority. Source: Internet
Aside from Zhukov, only Leonid Brezhnev was a four-time recipient (the latter's were self-awarded). Source: Internet
Before Leonid Brezhnev became General Secretary, the healthcare system of the Soviet Union was held in high esteem by many foreign specialists. Source: Internet
An anxious Carter cut short his overseas trip to Vienna where he was holding with the Soviet Union’s Leonid Brezhnev. Source: Internet
However, along with later modernizations under Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev (in power 1964-1982), it accelerated the development of the agricultural sector, which remains the source of livelihood for a large percentage of Kazakhstan's population. Source: Internet
Khrushchev's party colleagues removed him from power in 1964, replacing him with Leonid Brezhnev as First Secretary and Alexei Kosygin as Premier. Source: Internet