Brezhnev Collection

BREZHNEV, Leonid (1906-1982). Soviet politician, leader of the Communist Party (1964-1982). Oil on canvas

Brezhnev / Leonid
LEONID ILYICH BREZHNEV Soviet Communist leader

Soviet political leader. Brezhnev at a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon, 1973
LEONID BREZHNEV (1906-1982). Soviet political leader. Brezhnev at a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon, 1973

Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet leader, cover of Liberation, 1982. Brezhnev (1907-1982) was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

CARTOON: OLYMPIC BOYCOTT. We want the Olympics to be a pure sporting event - not an opportunity for the Western news media to lionize dissidents and to play politics

CARTOON: SOVIET LEADERS. Don t look now, but I m afraid somebody is following us. Cartoon comment on generational shifts in Soviet politics; older, hard-line Communists

LEONID BREZHNEV (1906-1982). Soviet political leader. Caricature by Edmund Valtman, c1968

Soviet Russian cartoon satire on the state of industry under Leonid Brezhnev. 1970 s

Left to right, front row: West German Foreign Minister Walter Scheel, Soviet Prime Mister Kosygin, Chancellor Willy Brandt, and Soviet Secretary General Leonid Brezhnev

Tito and brezhnev during the intonation of national anthems during the welcoming ceremony in front of the white palace in belgrade, nov, 1976

BREZHNEV, LEONID (1906-1982). SOVIET
SAN MARTIN, Jos de (1778-1850). Argentine military man and independentist politician. French anonymous portrait. Engraving

Cuban revolutionary leader. Castro (right) is greeted by Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev upon his
FIDEL CASTRO (1926- ). Cuban revolutionary leader. Castro (right) is greeted by Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev upon his arrival at Moscows Vnukovo Airport, 26 June 1972

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Leonid Brezhnev, a prominent Soviet political leader from 1906 to 1982, is captured in various significant moments throughout history. In 1973, he attended a White House meeting with President Richard Nixon, showcasing his role as a key player in international diplomacy. The image symbolizes the complex relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Another memorable occasion was the celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the German Democratic Republic. Brezhnev's presence at this event highlights his influence on Eastern European politics and his support for socialist regimes. Brezhnev's leadership is further depicted through an iconic cover of Liberation magazine in 1982. This portrayal signifies his enduring impact on Soviet society and politics during his tenure. The East Side Gallery in Berlin also pays tribute to Brezhnev's legacy. As part of a 3 km long section of the Berlin Wall, it serves as a reminder of both division and unity under his rule. Cartoons featuring Brezhnev provide insight into public opinion surrounding him. One cartoon humorously suggests that someone is constantly following him, alluding to concerns about surveillance or paranoia within Soviet leadership circles. Caricatures by Edmund Valtman depict Brezhnev's distinct features while satirizing aspects of his political career during turbulent times such as protests against industrial conditions in Russia during the early 1970s. Lastly, Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin - renowned cosmonaut who became famous as being the first human to journey into outer space - shares historical significance with Brezhnev due to their overlapping timeframes within Soviet history.