Rise of AndropovRise of Andropov

End of BrezhnevEnd of BrezhnevBrezhnev’s health was poor

during 1970’s, suffering from two stroked in 1975 and 1977.

Brezhnev was increasingly absent from the centre of events in Moscow.

Early November 1982, Brezhnev was made to stand for hours in sub zero conditions in the Red Square for the annual commemoration of the Revolution. He had a final stroke and died in his sleep on the 10th.

Andropov vs. ChernenkoAndropov vs. ChernenkoChernenkoBrezhnev favoured

Chernenko as his successor despite being over 70.

Chernenko was in charge of Brezhnev’s private office. He was also a member of both sectariat and Politburo.

Chernenko and Brezhnev

Andropov vs. ChernenkoAndropov vs. ChernenkoAndropovAndropov increasingly spoke on a

range of issues and made implicit criticisms of Brezhnev regime.

Andropov campaigned against corruption which was seen as an attack on Brezhnev, especially with his family's reputation. More importantly, was seen as an attack on Chernenko, who was closely associated with Brezhnev.

Andropov was backed by the KGB and military during a meeting of the Politburo where his leadership was decided.

TaskTaskStick in picture of Andropov.Chart his life and career using the

last 2 paragraphs (apart from last two lines) on p.128 including “Explaining the detail” box.

Create a table of “How Andropov was a new breed” and “How Andropov was orthodox”. Use 1st paragraph on p.128 and 1st paragraph on p.129 to complete the table.

Andropov’s ruleAndropov’s ruleAndropov genuinely

believed in the need for reform. However, he was restrained by the parameters of the Soviet system.

In this sense, he was in a similar position to Khrushchev – though Andropov was without the same unpredictability .

Andropov tagline was “efficiency and discipline”.

TaskTask

DisciplineExplain how the last two

paragraphs on p.129 fit into Andropov’s “discipline”.

EfficiencyExplain how 2 middle paragraphs

on p.130 fit into Andropov’s “efficiency”.

Andropov and the Cold Andropov and the Cold WarWarAndropov failed to

improve relations with West. This was due to several reasons:◦ Reagan's Star Wars

project.◦ Nato deplored it own

missiles in Europe.◦ Afghanistan war

continued.The main disaster in

Andropov’s foreign policy was in August 1983.

South Korean airliner KAL South Korean airliner KAL 007007

Soviet war planes shot down Korean Airlines passenger plane killing 269 people.

Andropov was on holiday at the time. The decision to shoot down KAL 007 was taken at local military level in accordance with prescribed rules of engagement.

There was a huge international outcry, especially after Kremlin’s denial of the incident. They then denied shooting down the planed. Eventually they finally admitted to it.

TaskTaskComplete “Activity” on p.132

using the bullet points on p.131-2 as well as some of your own knowledge.