Soviet politician (1914-1984) named chairman of the KGB from 1967, where his firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation and enabled him to be chosen as Brezhnev's successor in 1983; he died after less than 15 months in office. Russian greeting card slip sent on the anniversary of the October Revolution to Valentina Ivanov, 6.75 x 3.5, signed in blue ballpoint by Yuri Andropov. In very fine condition.
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