Russian Soviet Archival Footage 1898-1939

In a ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace, Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the CPSU, was awarded the Order of Lenin and a second Gold Star Medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union. Political leaders, including Nikolai Podgorny, congratulated him for his significant contributions to the Communist Party and the Soviet state, his role in the victory over Nazi Germany, and his efforts in promoting global peace. Brezhnev, in his acceptance speech, reaffirmed his commitment to the party and the Soviet people. Additionally, he was honored with a ceremonial weapon featuring the USSR's state emblem.

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