Venera 8 Launch
Venera 8 launches with instruments designed to study Venus's atmosphere, illumination and surface conditions.
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1972 in Russia
Explore 26 historical events and records for Russia in 1972.
Historical records for Russia in 1972
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March
May
First Private Meeting with Nixon
Holds a lengthy private Kremlin meeting with Richard Nixon at the opening of the Moscow summit.
Nixon Moscow Summit
Meets Richard Nixon while the Vietnam War and Linebacker bombing remain central issues
Nixon Moscow Summit
Meets Richard Nixon in Moscow during a landmark superpower summit focused on détente and arms control.
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Signs the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Richard Nixon during the Moscow summit.
SALT I Agreement
Signs the SALT I Interim Agreement with Richard Nixon, limiting strategic offensive missile launchers.
Basic Principles of US-Soviet Relations
Agrees with Richard Nixon on Basic Principles intended to guide relations between the two superpowers.
Moscow Summit Détente Declaration
Concludes the Moscow summit with a joint commitment to reduce confrontation and expand peaceful cooperation.
July
Venera 8 Landing
Venera 8 lands on Venus and transmits surface measurements for about fifty minutes.
August
Bryukhanov Main Building Foundation Milestone
Leads the plant during construction as the first cubic metre of concrete is placed in the foundation of the main building.
October
ABM Treaty Enters into Force
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty enters into force after ratification by the Soviet Union and United States.
Other events (month unknown)
Air Defense Resupply
Supports continued Soviet military resupply to North Vietnam during heavy US bombing
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff, Far East military district
European Championship Runner Up Goalkeeper
Rudakov keeps goal for the Soviet Union in the 1972 European Championship final, where West Germany secures a 3-0 victory.
Fomin Joins Chernobyl Plant
Begins working at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and enters the management structure that later operates the RBMK units.
Fomin Pre-Chernobyl Poltava Experience
Has worked in the Poltava electrical power network before transferring to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1972.
Fomin Pre-Chernobyl Zaporizhzhia Experience
Has gained generating-station experience at the Zaporizhzhia thermal power station before beginning work at Chernobyl in 1972.
Fomin Technical Education Background
Has completed higher technical education before joining the Chernobyl plant, providing the engineering background for his later management career.
Lenten Letter to Patriarch Pimen
Solzhenitsyn addressed questions of Russian religion and public conscience in a letter.
Linebacker Diplomacy
Condemns US bombing and mining of North Vietnam during 1972
Moscow Clouds Collection
Shalamov published Moscow Clouds and was accepted into the Soviet Writers Union.
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal
Secretary of Central Committee
Appointed Secretary of the Central Committee
The Gods Themselves
Publication of "The Gods Themselves"
Withdrawal of Soviet Advisers from Egypt
Egypt expels thousands of Soviet military advisers as relations with Moscow deteriorate.
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