A Ukrainian engineer and politician who served as the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, playing a key role in Soviet politics during the 1960s and 1970s.
Born in 1906
A Soviet leader who ruled with an iron fist, implementing policies that stagnated the economy and suppressed dissent, while also being a key figure in the Cold War. He's infamous for his authoritarian regime and bureaucratic inefficiency.
Born in 1894
The Soviet leader who initiated reforms and denounced Stalin's regime, known for his bold policies and iconic shoe-banging incident at the UN.
Born in 1878
The Soviet Union's ruthless leader who ruled with an iron fist, implementing policies that led to widespread famine and purges, while also playing a crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II.
Born in 1870
Founder of the world's first socialist state, leading the Bolshevik Revolution and establishing the Soviet Union, known for his radical Marxist ideology and authoritarian rule.
95 Years Old
The last leader of the Soviet Union, who introduced reforms that led to the end of the Cold War and the collapse of communism, earning a Nobel Peace Prize. He's known for his policies of glasnost and perestroika, which transformed the Soviet Union and the world.
Born in 1909
Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs who played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the Cold War, known for his diplomatic skills and ability to navigate complex international relations.
Born in 1911
The last Soviet leader before Mikhail Gorbachev, he briefly ruled the USSR from 1984 to 1985, maintaining a hardline communist stance and resisting reform.