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Andropov

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An·dro·pov  (n-drpôf), Yuri 1914-1984.
Soviet politician who was general secretary of the Communist Party from 1982 to 1984.
Andropov [ænˈdrɒpɒv (Russian) ənˈdrɔːpəf]
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(Placename) a former name (1984-91) for Rybinsk
Andropov2
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(Biographies / Andropov, Yuri Vladimirovich (1914-1984) M, Soviet, POLITICS: head of state, POLITICS: statesman) Yuri Vladimirovich. 1914-84, Soviet statesman; president of the Soviet Union (1983-84)


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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.
Putin's Russia: the return of the iron fist by Jasper, William F. / The New American
" 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.
M.A.D. About You; Sometimes it helps if your foes think you're ready ... by Mann, Windsor / The Weekly Standard
The Andropov celebration last year did not create much notice.
Putin's Russia--Stalin lite by Beichman, Arnold / Reason
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