What happened to Chernenko in March 1985?
Retirement
Defected
Death
Resigned as General Secretary
Answer
Chernenko's tenure as General Secretary of the Soviet Union was short-lived due to his poor health. He died on 10th March 1985, only 13 months after assuming office, making him one of the shortest-serving leaders in Soviet history. His death paved the way for the appointment of Mikhail Gorbachev, whose policies of perestroika and glasnost brought about significant changes in the Soviet Union.
The Iron Curtain Chronicles: Unraveling Konstantin Chernenko's Reign
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