Konstantin ChernenkoKonstantin Chernenko

Death of AndropovDeath of AndropovAndropov was too ill to

attend Red Square celebrations in 983. What was describes as a cold was actually a serious heart and kidney condition.

From his hospital bed, he continued to make administrative changes and call for reform.

However, he fell into a coma and died after less than 15 months in office.

Andropov’s coffin pulled by an armoured vechicle

Chernenko’s leadershipChernenko’s leadership The claim that Andropov

named Gorbachev as his successor is probably untrue.

However, Chernenko’s appointment to general secretary was contested by Gorbachev, who had formed a temporary alliance with Romanov, who was also one of the new breed in the Communist Party.

Ultimately, Gorbachev was probably willing to allow Chernenko’s appointment in the knowledge that he would eventually succeed the 72 year old man, the oldest person ever to become Soviet leader.

TaskTaskStick in picture of Chernenko.Explain Chernenko’s life and rise to

power using “Key Profile” on p.133 and 1st paragraph on p.134 beginning “Chernenko quickly gathered the titles...”

Create a table/sub headings on “How Chernenko was orthodox” and “How Chernenko was liberal/reformer”. Use first 3 paragraphs under “Chernenko’s policies” on p.134 to help you.

Chernenko’s DeathChernenko’s Death In 1984, 6 months after

becoming leader, Chernenko was admitted to hospital for 2 moths after falling ill.

Gorbachev and Marshall Ustinov ran what became an effective collective government.

In March 1985, Chernenko died and Gorbachev was appointed leader in a tight election within the Politburo.

Chernenko’s funeral