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Title:USSR: New Soviet Leader Konstantine Chernenko Pledges To Continue Reforms Started By His Predecessor Yuri Andropov
Date:14th February 1984
Summary:Soviet leader Yuriy Andropov died in February after just 15 months in office. Thousands of Soviets and visiting dignitaries filled Red Square for his funeral on February 14. His successor was Konstantine Chernenko, a former Brezhnev protege. Chernenko was later proclaimed President.
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Location:USSR CCCP RUSSIA MOSCOW MOSKVA RED SQUARE
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