Russia - Soviet Union
Oct. 10, 1964 - Mr. Kruschev resigns: 70-year old Nikita Kruschev has resigned his two top posts because of his age and the deterioration of his health'. He is succeeded as Soviet Prime Minister by Firest Deputy Premier, Alekei Kosygin, 60, and as leader of the Russian Communist Party by deputy leader of the Russian Communist Party by deputy leader, Leonid Brezhnev, 58, who was Soviet President until July. Photo Shows Leonid Brezhnev, who succeeds Mr. Kruschev as leader of the Russian Communist Party
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13248611
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47016067
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