Brezhnevism

Brezhnevism refers to the policies and ideology of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, who governed from 1964 to 1982. It represents a period within Marxist-Leninism characterized by a focus on stability, state control over the economy, and the enhancement of military power. Brezhnev emphasized the importance of the Communist Party's authority and the idea of "developed socialism," aiming for gradual economic improvement without major reforms. This era also saw increased repression of dissent and a doctrine of limited intervention in global affairs, contrasting with earlier, more aggressive approaches to spreading communism.