Political Stagnation, 1970–85 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Political stagnation (Brezhnev era)
Political stagnation (Brezhnev era)
Meaningful change at highest govt levels ceased/became very slow
'Stability of cadres' policy
'Stability of cadres' policy
Promotions & demotions discouraged; officials kept positions indefinitely
Gerontocracy
Gerontocracy
Rule by elderly people
Politburo avg age: 1966 vs 1982
Politburo avg age: 1966 vs 1982
58 (1966) to 75 (1982)
Article 6 (1977 Constitution)
Article 6 (1977 Constitution)
Officially recognised Communist Party's leading role in society
Brezhnev-Kosygin pact period
Brezhnev-Kosygin pact period
1964-1970
Yuri Andropov's leadership period
Yuri Andropov's leadership period
November 1982 to February 1984 (just over a year)
% of senior officials Andropov replaced
% of senior officials Andropov replaced
Approximately one-quarter (25%)
Chernenko's age when he became leader
Chernenko's age when he became leader
72 years old (and already seriously ill)
All-union ministries under Brezhnev
All-union ministries under Brezhnev
Central govt depts re-established, reversing Khrushchev's reforms