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Andropov Yuri Vladimirovich. 1914--84, Soviet statesman; president of the Soviet Union (1983--84) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He correctly predicted that Soviet
dictator Yuri Andropov would be succeeded by "a younger leader with
a more liberal image," perfectly describing Mikhail Gorbachev and
the political restructuring process that would be carried out under the
name "perestroika. " One year later, in
December 1983, also while lying on his deathbed, Yuri Andropov cautioned
Soviet ambassador Oleg Grinevsky, "The United States wants to
change the existing strategic situation and they want to have the
opportunity of striking the first strategic strike. The Andropov celebration last year did not create much
notice. |
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