27 March 1972Venera 8 LaunchMstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh
Venera 8 launches with instruments designed to study Venus's atmosphere, illumination and surface conditions.
Historical records for Russia in 1972, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Venera 8 launches with instruments designed to study Venus's atmosphere, illumination and surface conditions.
Holds a lengthy private Kremlin meeting with Richard Nixon at the opening of the Moscow summit.
Meets Richard Nixon while the Vietnam War and Linebacker bombing remain central issues
Meets Richard Nixon in Moscow during a landmark superpower summit focused on détente and arms control.
Signs the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Richard Nixon during the Moscow summit.
Signs the SALT I Interim Agreement with Richard Nixon, limiting strategic offensive missile launchers.
Agrees with Richard Nixon on Basic Principles intended to guide relations between the two superpowers.
Concludes the Moscow summit with a joint commitment to reduce confrontation and expand peaceful cooperation.
Venera 8 lands on Venus and transmits surface measurements for about fifty minutes.
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty enters into force after ratification by the Soviet Union and United States.
Supports continued Soviet military resupply to North Vietnam during heavy US bombing
Appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff, Far East military district
Condemns US bombing and mining of North Vietnam during 1972
Winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal
Appointed Secretary of the Central Committee
Publication of "The Gods Themselves"
Egypt expels thousands of Soviet military advisers as relations with Moscow deteriorate.
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