Leonid Brezhnev and His Orientations Towards France

Abstract

Brezhnev is one of the most prominent figures who ruled the Soviet Union for several decades. He managed to overcome his severe life and passed all the difficulties and obstacles that stood in his way until he was able to ascend power in his country, banishing all opponents and strengthening the pillars of his rule. Despite the economic and political problems that Brezhnev faced, he was able to rule his country with strength and sophistication. Brezhnev remained in power until 1982 despite his exposure to assassination and attempts to remove him. Brezhnev was able to establish strong relations with France, that European country with which his country intersected for a long time, but he was able, at the end, to restore the confidence of the French in his country. So, the French President visited the Soviet Union and the two sides concluded treaties and agreements that had a prominent effect in strengthening the bonds of trust and trade exchange between the two countries.