Teistmoodi Brežnev

How does one become a tsar? What qualities enabled a young man from humble origins—a stoker and locksmith—to rise to the pinnacle of power, earning respect and fame? What helped him remain in power for an impressive eighteen years in a mighty superpower?

What was Leonid Brezhnev like in everyday life and as a family man? What were his hobbies during his free time? How did he behave in dangerous situations? What was he like during moments of relaxation—while hunting or behind the wheel of a car?

“The simplest person is the greatest of all,” said the Soviet leader. Aleksandr Maisurian’s book delves into the life of Brezhnev as a “simple man.”